The average train between Rastatt and Essen takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Rastatt 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 4 hours between Rastatt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rastatt is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rastatt station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Rastatt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Rastatt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Rastatt to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rastatt and Essen is 301.2 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–260 and the journey takes 2h 59m.