The average train between Wolfsburg and Essen takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Wolfsburg 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 hourly between Wolfsburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolfsburg is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wolfsburg station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
Wolfsburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Wolfsburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wolfsburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wolfsburg and Essen is 279.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 2h 44m.