The average train between Cloppenburg and Essen takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. 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.
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 7:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cloppenburg to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cloppenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cloppenburg station and arriving at Essen station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cloppenburg to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Cloppenburg station.
Cloppenburg to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cloppenburg to Essen train tickets online with NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cloppenburg and Essen is 170 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Cloppenburg to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 31m.