The average train between Wuppertal and Essen takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wuppertal 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 every 30 minutes between Wuppertal and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Wuppertal is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wuppertal station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Wuppertal to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wuppertal Hbf station.
Wuppertal to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wuppertal to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Wuppertal and Essen is 24.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 47 min.