Utrecht Centraal Station to Essen Trains

Utrecht Centraal Station to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht Centraal Station and Essen takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht Centraal Station 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.

2h 12m
Duration: 165 km
Distance: €25
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Utrecht Centraal Station to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht Centraal Station and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht Centraal Station is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 PM → 9:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:32 PM → 11:35 PM
2h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:05 AM
2h • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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