Saarbrücken to Essen Trains

Saarbrücken to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Saarbrücken and Essen takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Saarbrücken 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.

4h 45m
Duration: 371 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Koblenz

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5h 7m

€59–97

Saarbrücken to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Saarbrücken and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:19 PM → 11:01 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
7:19 PM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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