The average train between Essen and Bergisch Gladbach takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. 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 3:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Bergisch Gladbach at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 31m • 1 change
1h 31m • 1 changeArrives next day

1h 31m • 1 change
1h 41m • 1 change
1h 22m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 41m • 1 change
1h 22m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
2h 1m • 1 change
1h 22m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Bergisch Gladbach? 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 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 28m.
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 21m.