The average train between Darmstadt and Essen takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Darmstadt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. 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 Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.