Aachen to Essen Trains

Aachen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Essen takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. 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.

1h 50m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Viersen

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1h 52m

Aachen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Aachen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:26 PM → 8:14 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
7:26 PM → 9:14 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
8:26 PM → 10:14 PM
1h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:26 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

2:59 AM → 5:43 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
4:26 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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