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Trip Overview

The train between Essen and Braunschweig takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Braunschweig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration
301 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Braunschweig train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Braunschweig. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Braunschweig at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Braunschweig? 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.

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  • Distance: 300.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Braunschweig, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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