Pforzheim to Essen Trains

Pforzheim to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pforzheim and Essen takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Pforzheim 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 419 km
Distance: €93
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Vaihingen to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

3h 49m

€74–326

Pforzheim to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Pforzheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

5:54 PM → 9:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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