Essen to Saxony Trains

Essen to Saxony trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Saxony takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Saxony. 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 34m
Duration: 505 km
Distance: €101
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Braunschweig

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...

5h 49m

€87–194

Essen to Saxony train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Saxony. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Saxony at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:30 AM
8h 8m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:30 AM
8h 8m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:30 AM
8h 8m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:30 AM
8h 8m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:22 AM → 8:30 AM
8h 8m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
Show more

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