Essen to Frechen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Frechen takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 25m
Duration: 86 km
Distance: €17
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Cologne Hbf

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Köln Weiden Westtrain S19 / ...

1h 10m

€8–55

Essen to Frechen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Essen and Frechen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Frechen at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:24 PM → 5:53 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 6:13 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
5:09 PM → 6:33 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 7:13 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:09 AM → 1:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
1:09 AM → 2:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:08 AM → 3:53 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:09 AM → 4:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:59 AM → 2:23 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
1:09 AM → 2:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:08 AM → 3:53 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:09 AM → 4:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:03 AM → 1:53 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
1:09 AM → 2:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:08 AM → 3:53 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:09 AM → 4:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:03 AM → 1:53 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
1:09 AM → 2:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:08 AM → 3:53 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:09 AM → 4:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:03 AM → 1:53 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
1:09 AM → 2:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:08 AM → 3:53 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:09 AM → 4:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:09 AM → 2:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:12 AM → 3:53 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
3:09 AM → 4:53 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
4:14 AM → 5:33 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Frechen? 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.