The average train between Mulhouse and Essen takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Mulhouse 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 every 4 hours between Mulhouse and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mulhouse is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Mulhouse 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.
No, there is no direct train from Mulhouse to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mulhouse station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Mulhouse to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Basel SBB station.
Mulhouse to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mulhouse to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Mulhouse and Essen is 412.6 km. The road distance is 610 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 42m.