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Venlo to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Venlo and Essen takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Venlo 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 13m
Duration
102 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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  1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train 20097 / ...
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
1h 32m
€14–48

Venlo to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Venlo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 101.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Venlo to Essen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 32m.

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