The average train between Völklingen and Essen takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Völklingen 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 every 3 hours between Völklingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Völklingen is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Völklingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Völklingen station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Völklingen to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Völklingen station.
Völklingen to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Völklingen to Essen train tickets online with Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Völklingen and Essen is 245.4 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Völklingen to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 46m.