Train Best to Essen from €30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Best and Essen takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Best 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.

2h 44m
Duration: 139 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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€18–51

Best to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Best and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Best is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Eindhoven and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:59 PM → 9:14 PM
2h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

11:59 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
6h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:17 AM → 8:14 AM
6h 57m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1:15 AM → 8:14 AM
6h 59m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

1:20 AM → 8:14 AM
6h 54m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

1:20 AM → 8:14 AM
6h 54m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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