The average train between Essen and Essen takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen 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 Essen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roosendaal station and arriving at Duisburg Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Essen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Roosendaal station.
Essen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Essen is 176.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Essen to Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 39m.