The average train between Essen and Reutlingen takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Reutlingen. 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 Reutlingen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Reutlingen at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Reutlingen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Reutlingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Essen to Reutlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Reutlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Reutlingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Essen and Reutlingen is 365 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m.