The average train between Essen and Worms takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Worms. 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 Worms. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Worms at 3:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Worms. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Worms station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Essen to Worms train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Worms train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Worms train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Worms is 224 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–200 and the journey takes 2h 17m.