The average train between Aachen and Essen takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen 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 Aachen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Aachen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen-Rothe Erde station.
Aachen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Aachen and Essen is 99.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
National Express operates a train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 56m. Three other operators also service this route.
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