The average train between Doetinchem and Essen takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Doetinchem 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 Doetinchem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Doetinchem is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zevenaar and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doetinchem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Doetinchem station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Doetinchem to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zevenaar station.
Doetinchem to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Doetinchem and Essen is 75.4 km. The road distance is 111 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Zevenaar to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m.