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Erlangen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. 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 30m
Duration
521 km
Distance
€117
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best
  1. Take the train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 50 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
5h 37m
€95–275

Erlangen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erlangen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 520.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Essen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 37m.

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