Hengelo to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hengelo and Essen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hengelo to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration: 176 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Rheine

best

Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Re / ...
Take the train from Rheine to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

2h 24m

€16–103

Hengelo to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hengelo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hengelo is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Rheine and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:34 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:34 PM → 2:07 AM
Arrives next day
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
10h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 1:24 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hengelo to Essen? 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.