The average train between Essen and Wetzlar takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Wetzlar. 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 5 times a day between Essen and Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wetzlar station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Essen to Wetzlar train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wetzlar train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Wetzlar train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Wetzlar is 144.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Gießen Bahnhof in around 4h 40m.