Wilhelmshaven to Essen Trains

Wilhelmshaven to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Essen takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. 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 11m
Duration: 304 km
Distance: €48
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

€39–74

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 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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