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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Frechen takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Frechen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 30m
Duration
93 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain train Re
1h 26m

Essen to Frechen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Frechen. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Frechen at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 93 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Frechen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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