The average train between Essen and Trier takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Trier. 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 Trier. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Trier at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Trier. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Trier station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Essen to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Trier is 190.5 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 58m.