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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
€48
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 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 38m • 1 change
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    NordWestBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • 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.

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