The average train between Eschborn and Essen takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Eschborn 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.
Trains run hourly between Eschborn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Eschborn is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eschborn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Eschborn station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Eschborn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Eschborn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Eschborn and Essen is 182.5 km. The road distance is 270 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 1h 55m.