The average train between Quickborn and Essen takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Quickborn 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 4 times a day between Quickborn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Quickborn is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Eidelstedt and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Quickborn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Quickborn station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Quickborn to Essen train services, operated by AKN Eisenbahn AG, depart from Hamburg-Harburg station.
Quickborn to Essen train services, operated by AKN Eisenbahn AG, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Quickborn to Essen train tickets online with AKN Eisenbahn AG, S-Bahn Hamburg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Quickborn and Essen is 319.5 km. The road distance is 402 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–300 and the journey takes 3h 1m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.