Train Enschede to Essen from €35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Enschede and Essen takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Enschede 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 114 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Rb51
Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...

2h 20m

€22–44

Enschede to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Enschede and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Enschede is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:03 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 5:18 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
4:03 PM → 6:18 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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