Train Essen to Rastatt from €87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Rastatt takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Rastatt. 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 36m
Duration: 403 km
Distance: €87
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43

3h 43m

€74–175

Essen to Rastatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Rastatt. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Rastatt at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 9:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:37 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Rastatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Rastatt.

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Distance: 403.2 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Rastatt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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