The average train between Essen and Frankenberg takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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 2 hours between Essen and Frankenberg. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Frankenberg at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 3h 57m. 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 Bestwig, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Essen to Frankenberg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Essen to Frankenberg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Frankenberg Goßberg station.
Book your Essen to Frankenberg train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Frankenberg is 132.1 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Frankenberg Goßberg via Dortmund Hbf, Bestwig, Bahnhof, and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 5h 6m.