The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Essen takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily 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 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Essen station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Wilhelmshaven to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Essen train tickets online with NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Essen is 242.3 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 55m.
