The average train between Essen and Emsdetten takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Emsdetten. 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 Emsdetten. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Emsdetten at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Emsdetten. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Emsdetten station via Muenster(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Essen to Emsdetten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Emsdetten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Emsdetten station.
Book your Essen to Emsdetten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Emsdetten is 87.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Emsdetten via Muenster(Westf)Hbf in around 1h 18m.