The average train between Pulheim and Essen takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Pulheim 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 5 times a day between Pulheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pulheim is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pulheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pulheim station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Pulheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Pulheim Bf station.
Pulheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Pulheim to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Pulheim and Essen is 52.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Pulheim Bf to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 1h 43m.