The average train between Essen and Speyer takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Speyer. 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 hourly between Essen and Speyer. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Speyer at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Speyer. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Speyer station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Essen to Speyer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Speyer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Speyer train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Speyer is 257.9 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–250 and the journey takes 2h 26m.