The average train between Darmstadt and Essen takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Darmstadt 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 5 times a week between Darmstadt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Darmstadt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Darmstadt to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Darmstadt and Essen is 210.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 3h 23m.
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