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Trip Overview

The average train between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen takes 1h 31m 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.

1h 31m
Duration
87 km
Distance
€12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bergisch Gladbach to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bergisch Gladbach and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bergisch Gladbach is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bergisch Gladbach to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 87.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and Essen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 52 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.

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