The average train between Oberursel and Essen takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Oberursel 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 Oberursel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oberursel is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oberursel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oberursel station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Oberursel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Oberursel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Oberursel to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Oberursel and Essen is 177.1 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.