The average train between Essen and North Rhine-Westphalia takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen to North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 every 30 minutes between Essen and North Rhine-Westphalia. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:11 PM which arrives into North Rhine-Westphalia at 12:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at North Rhine-Westphalia station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Essen to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Essen to North Rhine-Westphalia train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and North Rhine-Westphalia is 37.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–60 and the journey takes 48 min. Three other operators also service this route.