The average train between Hesse and Essen takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Hesse and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hesse is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. 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 3h 4m.
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 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 1h 41m.