The average train between Essen and Hesse takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Hesse. 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 Hesse. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Hesse at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hesse station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Essen to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Essen and Hesse is 169.6 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.