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Trip Overview

The average train between Osnabrück and Essen takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Osnabrück 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.

1h 26m
Duration
139 km
Distance
€19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Osnabrück to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Osnabrück and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Osnabrück is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:16 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 39m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Osnabrück to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Osnabrück, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Two other operators also service this route.

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