The average train between Essen and Aachen takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Essen and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Aachen at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Aachen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Essen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen-Rothe Erde station.
Book your Essen to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Aachen is 99.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde hourly, and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route.
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