The average train between Essen and Jever takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Jever. 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 4 hours between Essen and Jever. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Jever at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Jever. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Jever station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Essen to Jever train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Jever train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Sande(Kr Friesland) station.
Book your Essen to Jever train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Jever is 243 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Jever via Osnabrück Hbf and Sande(Kr Friesland) in around 5h 10m.