The average train between Delmenhorst and Essen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Delmenhorst 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 Delmenhorst and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Delmenhorst is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Delmenhorst to Essen. However, there are services departing from Delmenhorst station and arriving at Essen station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Delmenhorst to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Delmenhorst station.
Delmenhorst to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Delmenhorst to Essen train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Delmenhorst and Essen is 208.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Delmenhorst to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 46m.