Train Essen to Frechen from €29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Frechen takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Frechen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 28m
Duration: 93 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne Hbf

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1h 10m

€17–48

Essen to Frechen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Frechen. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Frechen at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

3:14 PM → 4:43 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:24 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 6:04 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:25 PM → 6:43 PM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:13 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:13 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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