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Wetzlar to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wetzlar and Essen takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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.

5h 14m
Duration
244 km
Distance
€54
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Limburg an der Lahn

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  1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Limburgtrain train
  2. Take the train from Limburg to Siegburg Bftrain train 49 / ...
  3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
4h 11m
€45–153

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 7:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Limburg and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 244.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Wetzlar, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Limburg, Limburg, Limburg, Limburg, and Siegburg Bf in around 4h 11m.

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