York to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Essen takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

9h 4m
Duration: 975 km
Distance: €361
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 40m

€244–528

York to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between York and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
2:55 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:40 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:40 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:40 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:40 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:40 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:40 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York to Essen? 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.

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Distance: 975.2 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between York, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from York to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 40m.

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