The average train between Aachen and Essen Hbf takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Aachen 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Aachen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. 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 Hbf station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Aachen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen-Rothe Erde station.
Aachen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Aachen and Essen Hbf is 99.2 km. The road distance is 150 km.
National Express operates a train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.