The average train between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bergisch Gladbach is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. 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 Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
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 Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bergisch Gladbach to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
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 Essen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route.