The average train between Essen and Doetinchem takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Doetinchem. 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 Doetinchem. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Doetinchem at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Doetinchem. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Doetinchem station via Zevenaar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Essen to Doetinchem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Doetinchem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zevenaar station.
Book your Essen to Doetinchem train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and RRReis.
The distance between Essen and Doetinchem is 75.4 km. The road distance is 111 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zevenaar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 1h 12m.