The average train between Augsburg and Essen takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Augsburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Augsburg is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Augsburg to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Augsburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Augsburg Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Augsburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Augsburg Hbf station.
Augsburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Augsburg and Essen is 441.6 km. The road distance is 552 km.
You can take a train from Augsburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 4h 33m.