Rome2Rio

Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf trains

Find Transport to Essen Hbf

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Essen Hbf takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf. 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
€57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Wilhelmshaven and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf 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 Monday, November 2, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 43m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Wilhelmshaven, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 55m.

Operators