Train Essen to Hamelin from €47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hamelin takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Hamelin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration: 208 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
Take the train from Herford to Hamelntrain Rb

3h 12m

€39–96

Essen to Hamelin train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hamelin. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Hamelin at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:26 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:26 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:26 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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