The average train between Völklingen and Essen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 4 hours between Völklingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Völklingen is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Völklingen 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 Völklingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Völklingen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Völklingen to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Völklingen station.
Völklingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Völklingen and Essen is 245.4 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Völklingen to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 15m.