The average train between Weil am Rhein and Essen takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Weil am Rhein 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 Weil am Rhein and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Weil am Rhein is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Weil am Rhein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Weil am Rhein station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Weil am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Weil am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Weil am Rhein and Essen is 431.8 km. The road distance is 574 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–260 and the journey takes 4h 33m.