The average train between Aalen and Essen takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Aalen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Aalen is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aalen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aalen station and arriving at Essen station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Aalen to Essen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Aalen Hbf station.
Aalen to Essen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Aalen to Essen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aalen and Essen is 364.6 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Aalen Hbf to Essen Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 50m.
