The average train between Essen and Verden takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Verden. 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 Verden. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Verden at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Verden. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Verden station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Essen to Verden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Verden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Verden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Essen and Verden is 222.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 2h 14m.