The average train between Regensburg and Essen takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Regensburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Regensburg is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 40m. 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 6h 40m.
Regensburg to Essen train services, operated by agilis, depart from Regensburg Hbf station.
Regensburg to Essen train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Regensburg to Essen train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Regensburg and Essen is 452.3 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Regensburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 13m.
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