The average train between Essen and Bestwig takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Bestwig. 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 Bestwig. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Bestwig at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bestwig. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bestwig station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Essen to Bestwig train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bestwig train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bestwig, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Bestwig train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Bestwig is 96.9 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 1m.