Train Essen to Cloppenburg from €76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Cloppenburg takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Cloppenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration: 211 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain Re18 / ...

2h 48m

€54–161

Essen to Cloppenburg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Cloppenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cloppenburg at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

3:07 AM → 6:55 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:06 AM → 5:55 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:25 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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