The average train between Valkenburg and Essen takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Valkenburg 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 Valkenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Valkenburg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Valkenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Valkenburg station and arriving at Essen station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Valkenburg to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Valkenburg station.
Valkenburg to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Valkenburg to Essen train tickets online with Arriva NL and National Express.
The distance between Valkenburg and Essen is 105.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Valkenburg to Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and Neuss Hbf in around 2h 40m.