The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen Hbf takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf. 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(Main)Hbf and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 3:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Essen Hbf is 189.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 1h 58m.