The train between Dillenburg and Essen takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Dillenburg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Dillenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dillenburg is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dillenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dillenburg station and arriving at Essen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Dillenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dillenburg Bahnhof station.
Dillenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Dillenburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Dillenburg and Essen is 119.4 km. The road distance is 194 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dillenburg Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 2h 20m.