The average train between Offenbach am Main and Essen takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Offenbach am Main 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 twice daily between Offenbach am Main and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Offenbach am Main is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 57m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Offenbach am Main to Essen. However, there are services departing from Offenbach am Main station and arriving at Essen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Offenbach am Main to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Offenbach station.
Offenbach am Main to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Offenbach am Main to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Offenbach am Main and Essen is 194.1 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Offenbach to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 35m.