The average train between Straubing and Essen takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Straubing and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Straubing is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. 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 Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Straubing to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Straubing station.
Straubing to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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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 Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 7m.