The average train between Würzburg and Essen takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Würzburg 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Würzburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Würzburg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 8m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Würzburg to Essen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Würzburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Würzburg Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Würzburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Würzburg Hbf station.
Würzburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Würzburg and Essen is 277.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 4h 1m.