The average train between Essen and Bergisch Gladbach takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bergisch Gladbach. 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 Bergisch Gladbach. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Bergisch Gladbach at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bergisch Gladbach. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bergisch Gladbach station via Koeln-Muelheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Essen to Bergisch Gladbach train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bergisch Gladbach train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bergisch Gladbach station.
The distance between Essen and Bergisch Gladbach is 53 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bergisch Gladbach via Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheim in around 1h 18m.