The average train between Wels and Essen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Wels 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 3 times a day between Wels and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wels is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wels to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wels Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Wels to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wels Hbf station.
Wels to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Wels and Essen is 622.2 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 13m.