Wilhelmshaven to Essen Trains

Wilhelmshaven to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Essen takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Wilhelmshaven 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.

4h 57m
Duration: 304 km
Distance: €55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re18
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 55m

€40–139

Wilhelmshaven to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Wilhelmshaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:40 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:40 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:40 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
9:40 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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