The average train between Plön and Essen Hbf takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Plön to Essen Hbf. 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 Plön and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Plön is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Lübeck Hbf and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plön to Essen Hbf? 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 Plön to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Plön station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Luebeck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Plön to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Ploen station.
Plön to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Plön to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Plön and Essen Hbf is 378 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Ploen to Essen Hbf via Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 1m.