The average train between Essen and Balve takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Balve. 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 Balve. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Balve at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Balve. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Balve station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Essen to Balve train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Balve train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Balve, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Balve train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Essen and Balve is 60.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Balve, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 2h 30m.