Erlangen to Essen Trains

Erlangen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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.

4h 35m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 53m

€84–208

Erlangen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Erlangen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:02 AM → 11:02 AM
6h • 1 change
6:10 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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