The average train between Rottweil and Essen takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Rottweil 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 4 hours between Rottweil and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rottweil is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rottweil to Essen? 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 Rottweil to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rottweil Bahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Hauptbahnhof station and Wuppertal Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Rottweil to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rottweil Bahnhof station.
Rottweil to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Rottweil and Essen is 383.6 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Wuppertal Hbf in around 5h 58m.