The average train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Essen takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 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 every 3 hours between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Essen is 190.9 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 41m.