- Distance: 33.8 km
- Duration: 32 min
The average train between Dortmund and Essen takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 5 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 15 minutes between Dortmund and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 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.
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The distance between Dortmund and Essen is 32.1 km. The road distance is 37 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min. Seven other operators also service this route.
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