The average train between Wuppertal and Essen-Altenessen takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen. 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-Altenessen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Wuppertal is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Essen-Altenessen at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 2m • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen. However, there are services departing from Wuppertal station and arriving at Essen-Altenessen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wuppertal Hbf station.
Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Wuppertal and Essen-Altenessen is 27.2 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 47 min.