The average train between Essen and Wismar takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Wismar. 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 3 hours between Essen and Wismar. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Wismar at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Wismar? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wismar. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wismar station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Essen to Wismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Wismar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ODEG.
The distance between Essen and Wismar is 403.6 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wismar via Hamburg Hbf and Schwerin Hbf in around 6h 10m.