The average train between Reutlingen and Essen takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Reutlingen 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 Reutlingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Reutlingen is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reutlingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Reutlingen station and arriving at Essen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Reutlingen to Essen train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Reutlingen to Essen train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Reutlingen to Essen train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Reutlingen and Essen is 365 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 42m.