The average train between Essen and Emmerich takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Emmerich. 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 Emmerich. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Emmerich at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Emmerich. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Emmerich station via Emmerich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Essen to Emmerich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Emmerich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Emmerich station.
Book your Essen to Emmerich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Emmerich is 67.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerich every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 58 min. National Express also services this route 6 times a week.