- Distance: 150.1 km
- Duration: 1h 52m
The average train between Essen and Aachen takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Aachen. 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 Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Aachen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
Essen to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen-Rothe Erde station.
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The distance between Essen and Aachen is 99.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route.
