The average train between Essen and Nordhorn takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Nordhorn at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenster(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 13m • 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 Hbf station and arriving at Rheine station via Münster Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Essen to Nordhorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Nordhorn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rheine station.
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The distance between Essen and Nordhorn is 108.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nordhorn via Muenster(Westf)Hbf, Rheine, and Bad Bentheim in around 3h 5m.