Train Trier to Essen from €71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Trier and Essen takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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.

3h 43m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €71
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re11 / ...
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4h 11m

€50–123

Trier to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Trier and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:31 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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