- Distance: 131.2 km
- Duration: 1h 30m
The train between Bielefeld and Essen takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Bielefeld to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bielefeld to Essen train tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Bielefeld and Essen is 121.9 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–110 and the journey takes 1h 15m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.
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