The average train between Metzingen and Essen Hbf takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Metzingen to Essen Hbf. 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 Metzingen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Metzingen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metzingen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Metzingen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Metzingen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Metzingen Bahnhof station.
Metzingen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Metzingen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Metzingen and Essen Hbf is 362.3 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 35m.