Train Erlangen to Essen from €115 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 4h 39m 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 39m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Erlangen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Erlangen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:38 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 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 Wednesday, July 15, 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 Thursday, July 16, 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 Friday, July 17, 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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Frequently asked questions

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