The average train between Rathenow and Essen takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Rathenow 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 once daily between Rathenow and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathenow is at 2:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Stendal Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 39m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rathenow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rathenow station and arriving at Essen station via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Rathenow to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Stendal Hbf station.
Rathenow to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Rathenow to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rathenow and Essen is 385.9 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Rathenow, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Stendal Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 5m.