The average train between Essen and Bad Kreuznach takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bad Kreuznach. 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 Kreuznach. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bad Kreuznach at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bad Kreuznach. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bad Kreuznach station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Essen to Bad Kreuznach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bad Kreuznach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Bad Kreuznach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and vlexx.
The distance between Essen and Bad Kreuznach is 189.4 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 44m.