The average train between Schweinfurt and Essen takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Schweinfurt 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 hourly between Schweinfurt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schweinfurt is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 47m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Schweinfurt 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 Schweinfurt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Schweinfurt Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Würzburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Schweinfurt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Schweinfurt Hbf station.
Schweinfurt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Schweinfurt and Essen is 274.7 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 8m.