The train between Essen and Hamelin takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Hamelin. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:44 AM which arrives into Hamelin at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hamelin station via Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Essen to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hameln station.
Book your Essen to Hamelin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Hamelin is 176.6 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hameln via Herford in around 2h 49m.