The average train between Flensburg and Essen takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Flensburg 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 3 times a day between Flensburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Flensburg is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Flensburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Flensburg station and arriving at Essen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Flensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Flensburg station.
Flensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Flensburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Flensburg and Essen is 403.9 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Flensburg to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 17m.
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