The average train between Essen and Bacharach takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bacharach. 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 and Bacharach. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Bacharach at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Bacharach? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bacharach. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bacharach, Bahnhof station via Köln Hbf station and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Essen to Bacharach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bacharach train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), arrive at Bacharach, Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Essen and Bacharach is 164.2 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bacharach, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 7m.