The average train between Straubing and Essen takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Straubing 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 Straubing and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Straubing is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Regensburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Straubing to Essen. However, there are services departing from Straubing station and arriving at Essen station via Regensburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Straubing to Essen train services, operated by agilis, depart from Straubing station.
Straubing to Essen train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Straubing to Essen train tickets online with agilis and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Straubing and Essen is 488.6 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Straubing to Essen Hbf via Regensburg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 39m.