Wilhelmshaven to Essen Trains

Wilhelmshaven to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Essen takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. 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.

4h 8m
Duration: 304 km
Distance: €139
Average price: Every 3 hours
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 / ...

4h 3m

€109–369

Wilhelmshaven to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Wilhelmshaven and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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