Trier to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Trier and Essen takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 42m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €62
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Koblenz

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Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
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4h 11m

€49–171

Trier to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Trier and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:41 PM → 3:02 AM
Arrives next day
5h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 4:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trier 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.