The average train between Utrecht and Essen Hbf takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht to Essen Hbf. 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 every 4 hours between Utrecht and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 47m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Utrecht to Essen Hbf? 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 Hbf. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Duisburg Hbf station via Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Utrecht to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Utrecht and Essen Hbf is 148.3 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week.