The average train between Oberhausen and Essen takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Oberhausen is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oberhausen station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Oberhausen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Oberhausen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Oberhausen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Oberhausen and Essen is 10.6 km. The road distance is 17 km.
National Express operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 14 min. Four other operators also service this route.