The average train between Verden and Essen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Verden 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 Verden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Verden is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Verden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Verden station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Verden to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Verden to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Verden to Essen train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Verden and Essen is 222.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m.