The average train between Regensburg and Essen takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Regensburg 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 every 2 hours between Regensburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Regensburg is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Regensburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Regensburg station and arriving at Essen station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Regensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Regensburg Hbf station.
Regensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Regensburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and agilis.
The distance between Regensburg and Essen is 452.3 km. The road distance is 583 km.
You can take a train from Regensburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 54m.