The average train between Essen and Oberhausen takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen to Oberhausen. 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 Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. 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 Oberhausen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Essen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Oberhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Oberhausen is 10.6 km. The road distance is 17 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 13 min. Three other operators also service this route.