Essen to Aachen Trains

Essen to Aachen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Aachen takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Viersen

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Re42 / ...
Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re

1h 55m

Essen to Aachen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Aachen at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

5:46 PM → 7:32 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:46 PM → 8:32 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:46 PM → 9:32 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:46 PM → 10:32 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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