The average train between Usingen and Essen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Usingen 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 5 times a day between Usingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Usingen is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Usingen to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Usingen to Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Usingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Usingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Usingen and Essen is 164.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 1h 55m.