The average train between Essen and Saarlouis takes 5h 17m 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.
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 11:00 PM which arrives into Saarlouis at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen 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) and Süwex.
The distance between Essen and Saarlouis is 239 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Saarlouis Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 18m.