The average train between Essen and Wiesbaden takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Wiesbaden. 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 Wiesbaden. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Wiesbaden at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wiesbaden. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wiesbaden station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Essen to Wiesbaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wiesbaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Wiesbaden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Wiesbaden is 175.8 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 31m.