Halle (Saale) to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halle (Saale) and Essen takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Halle (Saale) 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 469 km
Distance: €93
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Braunschweig

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Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10

4h 57m

€78–167

Halle (Saale) to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Halle (Saale) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halle (Saale) is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halle (Saale) to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.