The average train between Doetinchem and Essen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Doetinchem 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 Doetinchem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Doetinchem is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zevenaar and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Doetinchem 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.
No, there is no direct train from Doetinchem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zevenaar station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Oberhausen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Doetinchem to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Zevenaar station.
Doetinchem to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Doetinchem and Essen is 75.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Zevenaar to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27 and the journey takes 1h 13m.