The average train between Essen and Esens takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Esens. 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 Essen and Esens. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Esens at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Esens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Esens. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Sande(Kr Friesland) station via Osnabrück Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Essen to Esens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Esens train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Sande(Kr Friesland) station.
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The distance between Essen and Esens is 246.9 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Esens via Osnabrück Hbf and Sande(Kr Friesland) in around 5h 26m.