The average train between Utrecht and Essen takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 twice daily between Utrecht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 52m • 1 change2h 2m • 1 change
1h 54m • 1 change1h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Essen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Utrecht to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Essen is 147.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
