Essen to Balve trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Balve takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 55m
Duration: 83 km
Distance: €18
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain
Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Balve, Bahnhoftrain

2h 33m

€11–65

Essen to Balve train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Balve. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Balve at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:13 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 10:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:13 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 10:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:13 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 10:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:13 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 10:35 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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