Aalen to Essen Trains

Aalen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aalen and Essen takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalen 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 28m
Duration: 500 km
Distance: €107
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Aalen Hbf to Vaihingen(Enz)train Re
Take the train from Vaihingen to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

4h 48m

€87–387

Aalen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aalen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalen is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:01 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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