Train Erlangen to Essen from €111 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

best

Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

5h 8m

€89–230

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 8:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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