The average train between Essen and Warendorf takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Warendorf. 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 Warendorf. The earliest departure is at 3:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Warendorf at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Warendorf. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Warendorf station via Muenster(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Essen to Warendorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Warendorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Warendorf, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Warendorf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Warendorf is 86.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Warendorf, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 1m.