Train Essen to Siegen from €41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Siegen takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Siegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration: 143 km
Distance: €41
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Witten Hbf to Siegen Hbftrain Ic34 / ...

2h 43m

€27–65

Essen to Siegen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Siegen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Siegen at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:07 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:55 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
5:07 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:55 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
5:07 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Siegen? 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.

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Distance: 143.1 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Witten Hbf to Siegen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours.

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