The average train between Essen and Regensburg takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Regensburg. 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 Regensburg. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Regensburg at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Regensburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Regensburg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Essen to Regensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Regensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Regensburg Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Regensburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), agilis and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Regensburg is 452.3 km. The road distance is 583 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Regensburg Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuernberg Hbf in around 5h 25m.