The average train between Marburg and Essen takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Marburg 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 Marburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Marburg is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 24m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Marburg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Marburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Marburg station and arriving at Essen station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Marburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Marburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Marburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Marburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Marburg and Essen is 142.3 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 2m.