Holzminden to Essen Trains

Holzminden to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holzminden and Essen takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Holzminden 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.

2h 42m
Duration: 207 km
Distance: €69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Holzminden to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb84
Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re

2h 54m

€59–213

Holzminden to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Holzminden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holzminden is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:01 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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