The average train between Quickborn and Essen takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. 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 every 3 hours between Quickborn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Quickborn is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Eidelstedt and take an average of 4h 25m. 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 25m.
Quickborn to Essen train services, operated by AKN Eisenbahn AG, depart from Hamburg Hbf 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Quickborn and Essen is 319.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–260 and the journey takes 3h 13m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.