The average train between Essen and Saarlouis takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. 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 7:20 AM which arrives into Saarlouis at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 21m. 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 station and arriving at Saarlouis station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarlouis Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Saarlouis train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Süwex.
The distance between Essen and Saarlouis is 239 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Saarlouis Hbf via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 14m.
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