The average train between Essen and Essen takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Essen station and arriving at Essen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Essen to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Roosendaal station.
Essen to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Essen is 176.1 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Essen to Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 27m.