Train Cloppenburg to Essen from €77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cloppenburg and Essen takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cloppenburg 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: 211 km
Distance: €77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 32m

€55–163

Cloppenburg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Cloppenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cloppenburg is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:05 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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