The average train between Sittard and Essen takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Sittard 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 Sittard and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Sittard is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Roermond and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sittard 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sittard to Essen. However, there are services departing from Roermond station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Venlo station and Viersen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Sittard to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.
Sittard to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Sittard and Essen is 94.5 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Sittard to Essen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 50m.