The average train between Emmerich and Essen takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Emmerich 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 Emmerich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Emmerich is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Emmerich to Essen. However, there are services departing from Emmerich station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Emmerich to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Emmerich station.
Emmerich to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Emmerich and Essen is 67.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €28–33 and the journey takes 59 min. Two other operators also service this route.