Erlangen to Essen Trains

Erlangen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Essen takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 35m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €115
Average price: 5 times a day
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5h 28m

€94–197

Erlangen to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Erlangen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 11:53 PM
5h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erlangen 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Erlangen to Essen train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

6:10 PM → 11:53 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf

Erlangen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Erlangen to Essen train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

6:10 PM → 11:53 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:03 AM → 5:32 PM

3:38 PM → 8:32 PM

4:29 PM → 9:41 PM

5:38 PM → 10:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf

Train trips from Erlangen

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