The average train between Münster and Essen takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Münster 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Münster and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Münster to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Münster and Essen is 70.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 56 min. Two other operators also service this route.