The average train between Essen and Travemünde takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Essen and Travemünde. The earliest departure is at 3:06 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 26m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Travemünde? 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 Travemünde. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station.
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The distance between Essen and Travemünde is 381.2 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 39m.