The average train between Essen and Frankenberg takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Frankenberg. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Frankenberg. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Frankenberg at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Hagen Hbf and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Frankenberg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Frankenberg station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Essen to Frankenberg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Frankenberg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Frankenberg Goßberg station.
Book your Essen to Frankenberg train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Frankenberg is 132.1 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Frankenberg Goßberg via Hagen Hbf and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 5h 4m.