The average train between Neumünster and Essen takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Neumünster 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 Neumünster and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Neumünster is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neumünster to Essen. However, there are services departing from Neumünster station and arriving at Essen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Neumünster to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Neumünster station.
Neumünster to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Neumünster to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Neumünster and Essen is 353 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Neumünster to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 6m.