The average train between Heerlen and Essen Hbf takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Essen Hbf. 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 4 hours between Heerlen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Heerlen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Herzogenrath, Bf station.
Heerlen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Heerlen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Arriva NL, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Essen Hbf is 95.7 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
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