Essen to Wetzlar Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Wetzlar takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Wetzlar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration: 240 km
Distance: €50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Limburgtrain 49 / ...
Take the train from Limburg to Wetzlar Bahnhoftrain

4h 38m

€35–137

Essen to Wetzlar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:00 PM → 7:26 AM
Arrives next day
8h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:08 AM → 9:26 AM
7h 18m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Wetzlar? 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.