The average train between Essen and Travemünde takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Travemünde. 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 4 hours between Essen and Travemünde. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Travemünde at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Travemünde. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Travemünde station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Essen to Travemünde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Travemünde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station.
Book your Essen to Travemünde train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Travemünde is 381.2 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 7m.