- Distance: 150.2 km
- Duration: 1h 54m
The average train between Aachen and Essen takes 1h 54m 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 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen-Rothe Erde station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen-Rothe Erde station.
Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Aachen and Essen is 99.6 km. The road distance is 112 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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