The average train between Essen and Suhl takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Suhl. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Suhl. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Suhl at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Suhl station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Essen to Suhl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Suhl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Suhl station.
Book your Essen to Suhl train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Suhl is 274.1 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Suhl via Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 45m.