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Pforzheim to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pforzheim and Essen takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times 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.

5h 6m
Duration
419 km
Distance
€96
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Vaihingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
4h 23m
€74–305

Pforzheim to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Pforzheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Vaihingen and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 419.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Pforzheim, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Vaihingen and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 4h 23m.

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