The average train between Halle (Saale) and Essen takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Halle (Saale) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Halle (Saale) is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 55m • 1 change
4h 34m • 1 change
4h 50m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Halle (Saale) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Halle (Saale) station and arriving at Essen station via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Halle (Saale) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Halle (Saale) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Halle (Saale) to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Halle (Saale) and Essen is 344 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Essen Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 26m.