Erlangen to Essen Trains

Erlangen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 4h 48m 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 48m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Hourly
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5h 9m

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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 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

7:03 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
5h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 3, 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 Tuesday, August 4, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 1m • 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 Wednesday, August 5, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:03 PM
5h • 1 change
8:03 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 12:03 PM
5h • 1 change
8:03 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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