The average train between Essen and Bad Homburg takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bad Homburg. 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 every 2 hours between Essen and Bad Homburg. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Bad Homburg at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bad Homburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bad Homburg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Essen to Bad Homburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bad Homburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Essen to Bad Homburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Bad Homburg is 177.2 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 2h.