Train Erlangen to Essen from €116 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 40m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €116
Average price: Hourly
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4h 58m

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Erlangen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Erlangen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:29 PM → 9:02 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 11:02 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:03 PM → 1:01 AM
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5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

5:02 AM → 11:02 AM
6h • 1 change
6:10 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:02 AM → 11:02 AM
6h • 1 change
6:10 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 56m • 1 change

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