The average train between Essen and Valkenburg takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Valkenburg. 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 Valkenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Valkenburg at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Valkenburg? 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 Valkenburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Valkenburg station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Essen to Valkenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Valkenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Valkenburg station.
Book your Essen to Valkenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Valkenburg is 105.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Valkenburg via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 2h 36m.