The average train between Northeim and Essen takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Northeim 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 Northeim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Northeim is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northeim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Northeim station and arriving at Essen station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Northeim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Northeim station.
Northeim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Northeim to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Northeim and Essen is 208.3 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Northeim to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 41m.