Erlangen to Essen Trains

Erlangen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €105
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 53m

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Erlangen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erlangen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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