The average train between Essen and Oberhausen takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 6 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 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10 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 Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Essen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Altenessen Bf station.
Essen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Oberhausen is 10.6 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Altenessen Bf to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €2–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Six other operators also service this route.