Gerolstein to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gerolstein and Essen takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Gerolstein 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.

2h 52m
Duration: 186 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain Re22 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

2h 42m

€18–71

Gerolstein to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Gerolstein and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Gerolstein is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:56 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
2h 54m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:56 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:18 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:18 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:56 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:18 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:18 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:56 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:18 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:18 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:56 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:18 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:18 AM
3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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