The average train between Essen Hbf and Rhineland-Palatinate takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf to Rhineland-Palatinate. 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 Essen Hbf and Rhineland-Palatinate. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rhineland-Palatinate at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Rhineland-Palatinate. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Rhineland-Palatinate station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Essen Hbf to Rhineland-Palatinate train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Rhineland-Palatinate train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Rhineland-Palatinate train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and vlexx.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Rhineland-Palatinate is 167.9 km. The road distance is 274 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 48m.