The average train between Bad Harzburg and Essen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Harzburg 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 hourly between Bad Harzburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bad Harzburg is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bad Harzburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bad Harzburg station and arriving at Essen station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Bad Harzburg to Essen train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Bad Harzburg station.
Bad Harzburg to Essen train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bad Harzburg to Essen train tickets online with Erixx and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bad Harzburg and Essen is 249.3 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Bad Harzburg to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 2m.