The average train between Wiesbaden and Essen takes 3h 36m 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.
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 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wiesbaden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Wiesbaden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station.
Wiesbaden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Wiesbaden and Essen is 175.8 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 1h 59m.