Germersheim to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Germersheim and Essen takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Germersheim 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.

4h 27m
Duration: 358 km
Distance: €75
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Germersheim to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

3h 40m

€53–173

Germersheim to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Germersheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Germersheim is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:14 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 8m • 2 changes
11:22 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:14 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:14 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
7:49 PM → 11:21 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:49 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:09 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:09 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Germersheim to Essen? 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.