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Trip Overview

The average train between Augsburg and Essen takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Augsburg 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.

4h 57m
Duration
601 km
Distance
€120
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Augsburg to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Augsburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Augsburg is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 4h 34m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 600.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Augsburg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Augsburg Hbf to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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