The average train between Essen and Bad Arolsen takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bad Arolsen. 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 Bad Arolsen. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bad Arolsen at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bad Arolsen station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Essen to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof station.
The distance between Essen and Bad Arolsen is 139.1 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 4h 22m.