The average train between Rottweil and Essen takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Rottweil 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 2 hours between Rottweil and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rottweil is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rottweil to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rottweil station and arriving at Essen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Rottweil to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rottweil Bahnhof station.
Rottweil to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Rottweil to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rottweil and Essen is 383.6 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 10m.