The average train between Northeim and Essen takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Northeim 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 hourly between Northeim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northeim is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northeim 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 Northeim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Northeim station and arriving at Essen station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Northeim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Göttingen station.
Northeim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Northeim to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Northeim and Essen is 208.3 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Northeim to Essen Hbf via Göttingen and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 46m.