The average train between Essen and Bad Salzuflen takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bad Salzuflen. 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 Salzuflen. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Bad Salzuflen at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bad Salzuflen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bad Salzuflen station via Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Essen to Bad Salzuflen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bad Salzuflen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Herford station.
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The distance between Essen and Bad Salzuflen is 138.2 km. The road distance is 153 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Herford every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 38m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day.