The average train between Essen and Nordhorn takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Nordhorn. 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 Nordhorn. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Nordhorn at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Nordhorn? 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 Nordhorn. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Nordhorn station via Muenster(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Essen to Nordhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Nordhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Nordhorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn and Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG.
The distance between Essen and Nordhorn is 108.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nordhorn via Münster Hauptbahnhof, Rheine, and Bad Bentheim in around 2h 35m.