Crailsheim to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Crailsheim and Essen takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Crailsheim 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 48m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 59m

€80–218

Crailsheim to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Crailsheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Crailsheim is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Crailsheim 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.