The average train between Essen and Neumünster takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Neumünster. 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 Neumünster. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Neumünster at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Neumünster. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Neumünster station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Essen to Neumünster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Neumünster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Neumünster station.
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The distance between Essen and Neumünster is 353 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Neumünster via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 45m.