The average train between Esslingen and Essen takes 22h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Esslingen to Essen. 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 6 times a week between Esslingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
Esslingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.
Esslingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Esslingen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Esslingen and Essen is 343.5 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 3h 29m.