The average train between Arnhem and Essen takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Arnhem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Arnhem to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Arnhem to Essen train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Arnhem and Essen is 95.6 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 11m.