The average train between Quickborn and Essen takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Quickborn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Quickborn is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Eidelstedt and take an average of 4h 43m. 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 43m.
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.
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 Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m.