The average train between Essen and Arnhem takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Arnhem. 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 Essen and Arnhem. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Arnhem at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Arnhem station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Essen to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Arnhem train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Arnhem is 95.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 23m.