The average train between Essen and Holzminden takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Holzminden. 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 Holzminden. 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 Holzminden at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paderborn Hbf and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Holzminden. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Holzminden station via Paderborn Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Essen to Holzminden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Holzminden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Holzminden station.
Book your Essen to Holzminden train tickets online with National Express, NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Holzminden is 172.9 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Holzminden via Paderborn Hbf and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 13m.