Rome2Rio

Wiesbaden to Essen trains

Find Transport to Essen

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Wiesbaden and Essen takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Wiesbaden 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.

2h 34m
Duration
247 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Wiesbaden to Essen train times

Trains run once daily between Wiesbaden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wiesbaden is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH2h 6m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH2h 6m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH2h 6m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH2h 6m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wiesbaden 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.

Map of how to get from Wiesbaden to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Wiesbaden, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 1h 53m.

Operators