Wetzlar to Essen Trains

Wetzlar to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wetzlar and Essen takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. 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 31m
Duration: 246 km
Distance: €67
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Limburgtrain
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

3h 59m

€46–182

Wetzlar to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Wetzlar and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wetzlar is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Limburg and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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