The average train between Ahaus and Essen takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Ahaus 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 Ahaus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ahaus is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Duelmen and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ahaus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ahaus station and arriving at Essen station via Duelmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Ahaus to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ahaus station.
Ahaus to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ahaus to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ahaus and Essen is 69.3 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Ahaus to Essen Hbf via Duelmen and Dülmen, Bahnhof in around 1h 35m.