Train Garbsen to Essen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Garbsen and Essen takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Garbsen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration: 229 km
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Minden

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Take the train from Seelze Bahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain S1
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2h 33m

Garbsen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Garbsen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Garbsen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

12:40 AM → 5:14 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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