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Essen to Wetzlar trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Wetzlar takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. 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.

5h 13m
Duration
338 km
Distance
€75
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
4h 31m
€62–238

Essen to Wetzlar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 337.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Gießen Bahnhof in around 4h 31m.

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