The average train between Hesse and Essen takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hesse 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.
Trains run hourly between Hesse and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Hesse is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hesse station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Hesse to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Hesse to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Hesse and Essen is 169.6 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.