The average train between Essen Hbf and Melle takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf to Melle. 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 Hbf and Melle. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Melle at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Melle. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Melle station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Essen Hbf to Melle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Melle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Melle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen Hbf and Melle is 123.5 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €25–110 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.