Schengen to Essen Trains

Schengen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schengen and Essen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Schengen 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.

6h 50m
Duration: 301 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain
Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain Re

5h 57m

Schengen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Schengen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Schengen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Trier, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 54m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 54m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 54m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schengen to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Cologne

Schengen to Essen train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

9:19 AM → 3:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Essen, Germany?

Train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bf

Train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf

Schengen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Cologne

Schengen to Essen train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

9:19 AM → 3:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:50 AM

6:18 AM → 12:50 PM

7:26 AM → 1:50 PM

8:26 AM → 2:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Essen, Germany?

Train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bf

Train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf

Train trips from Schengen

Train trips to Essen

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