The average train between Dortmund and Essen takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Dortmund 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 every 10 minutes between Dortmund and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Dortmund to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Essen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Essen is 32.1 km. The road distance is 34 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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