The average train between Essen and Wilhelmshaven takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Wilhelmshaven. 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 Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Essen to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Wilhelmshaven is 242.3 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 21m.