The average train between Magdeburg and Essen takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Magdeburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Magdeburg and Essen is 326.1 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 37m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.