The average train between Essen and Bestwig takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. 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 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Bestwig at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. 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 38m.
Essen to Bestwig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bestwig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bestwig, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Bestwig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
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.