Wetzlar to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The train between Wetzlar and Essen takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Wetzlar 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.

3h 32m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Wetzlar to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wetzlar and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wetzlar is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 6:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 6:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wetzlar 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.