Train Arnhem to Essen from €26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Arnhem and Essen takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnhem 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 44m
Duration: 108 km
Distance: €26
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re

1h 11m

€13–53

Arnhem to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Arnhem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:34 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:45 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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