Essen to Saarlouis Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Saarlouis takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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.

5h 11m
Duration: 468 km
Distance: €93
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarlouis Hbftrain Re1

5h 21m

€78–143

Essen to Saarlouis train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Saarlouis. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Saarlouis at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:03 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
9h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Saarlouis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.