The average train between Essen and Saarland takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Saarland. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Saarland. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Saarland at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 33m • 2 changes


4h 55m • 2 changes


4h 55m • 2 changes


4h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Saarland. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Saarland station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Essen to Saarland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Saarland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Saarland train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Saarbahn GmbH and Süwex.
The distance between Essen and Saarland is 230.5 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Uhlandstr., Saarbrücken via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 4h 45m.