The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Essen Hbf takes 4h 9m 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.
Trains run hourly between Wilhelmshaven and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Essen Hbf train tickets online with NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Essen Hbf is 242.8 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 3m.