- Distance: 152 km
- Duration: 2h 2m
The average train between Aachen and Essen takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Aachen 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 hourly between Aachen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Essen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Aachen and Essen is 99.6 km. The road distance is 152 km.
National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 59m. Four other operators also service this route.
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