The average train between Speyer and Essen takes 3h 24m 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.
Trains run hourly between Speyer and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Speyer is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Speyer to Essen. However, there are services departing from Speyer station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Speyer to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Speyer to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Speyer to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Speyer and Essen is 257.9 km. The road distance is 343 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 15m.