The average train between Würzburg and Essen takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 hours between Würzburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Würzburg is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Würzburg Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 3h 49m.