The average train between Essen and Saarlouis takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Saarlouis at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant 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.
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 5h 13m.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Saarlouis train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Saarlouis Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Saarlouis train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
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 12m.