The average train between Osnabrück and Essen takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Osnabrück and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Osnabrück is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Osnabrück station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.
Osnabrück to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Osnabrück to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Osnabrück to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Osnabrück and Essen is 115.4 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.