The average train between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bergisch Gladbach 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 3 times a week between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bergisch Gladbach is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln-Muelheim and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bergisch Gladbach to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bergisch Gladbach station and arriving at Essen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Bergisch Gladbach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Koeln-Muelheim station.
Bergisch Gladbach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Bergisch Gladbach to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen is 53 km. The road distance is 87 km.
National Express operates a train from Koeln-Muelheim to Duisburg Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 37 min.
