Speyer to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Speyer and Essen takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Speyer 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.

3h 44m
Duration: 345 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

3h 27m

€50–167

Speyer to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Speyer and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Speyer is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:02 PM → 11:21 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
3h 57m • 2 changes
11:35 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
3:02 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:02 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:23 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:23 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Speyer 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.