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Fürth - Essen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 23 daily trains from Fürth to Essen. Traveling by train from Fürth to Essen usually takes around 5 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Distance222 mi (357 km)
Fastest train4h 14m
Lowest price€56.72
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Fürth to Essen?

2 train services operate from Fürth to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 17 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn175h 14m€89.73
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company106h 29m€76.99
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Fürth to Essen start from €67, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Fürth leaves from Central Train Station and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Fürth to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Fürth and Essen is approximately 222 miles, or 357 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains from Fürth to Essen are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Fürth at 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 23 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Fürth.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Fürth?

Main departure station: Vach

There are two stations in Fürth where you can board the train to Essen.

All train stations in Fürth:

  • Vach

  • Central Train Station

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

Train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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