Aalen to Essen Trains

Aalen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aalen and Essen takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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 7m
Duration: 510 km
Distance: €106
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Aalen, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S9

5h 45m

€85–211

Aalen to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aalen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Aalen is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:37 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 3m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:37 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 3m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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