The average train between Essen and Saarlouis takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Saarlouis. 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 twice daily between Essen and Saarlouis. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Saarlouis at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Saarlouis. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Saarlouis Hbf station via Köln Hbf station and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarlouis Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Saarlouis is 239 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Saarlouis Hbf via Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 11m.
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