Best to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Best and Essen takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Best 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.

3h 21m
Duration: 163 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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3h 1m

€19–66

Best to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Best and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Best is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Eindhoven Centraal and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:02 AM → 8:50 AM
7h 48m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:13 AM → 8:50 AM
7h 37m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:15 AM → 8:50 AM
7h 35m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:20 AM → 8:50 AM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:20 AM → 8:50 AM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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