The train between Pforzheim and Essen takes 3h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Pforzheim 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 once daily between Pforzheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Pforzheim to Essen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Vaihingen station.
Pforzheim to Essen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Pforzheim to Essen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Pforzheim and Essen is 310.2 km. The road distance is 419 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Vaihingen to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–320 and the journey takes 2h 45m.