Saarbrücken to Essen Trains

Saarbrücken to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Saarbrücken and Essen takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. 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 49m
Duration: 371 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Every 4 hours
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5h 23m

€61–107

Saarbrücken to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Saarbrücken and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:19 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

11:19 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:19 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

11:19 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:19 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 8:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:19 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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