Essen to Vechta Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Vechta takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Vechta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 203 km
Distance: €55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechtatrain Rb58

3h 3m

€40–136

Essen to Vechta train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Vechta. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Vechta at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:59 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:28 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:28 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:28 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:28 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:28 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:28 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Vechta? 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.