The average train between Essen and Wetzlar takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.
Trains run 4 times a week between Essen and Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wetzlar station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Essen to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Wetzlar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Wetzlar is 144.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Gießen Bahnhof in around 4h 31m.
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