The average train between Wels and Essen takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. 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 twice daily between Wels and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wels is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 9h 31m. 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 station and arriving at Essen station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Wels to Essen train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wels Hbf station.
Wels to Essen train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wels to Essen train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Wels and Essen is 622.2 km. The road distance is 903 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Essen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 8h 28m.
