Schwäbisch Gmünd to Essen Trains

Schwäbisch Gmünd to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Essen takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Schwäbisch Gmünd 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.

5h 10m
Duration: 475 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 36m

€84–381

Schwäbisch Gmünd to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schwäbisch Gmünd is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
3:17 PM → 8:04 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
3:17 PM → 8:04 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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