Essen to Hengelo Trains

Essen to Hengelo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hengelo takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Hengelo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Rheine

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Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain

2h 21m

€19–94

Essen to Hengelo train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hengelo. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Hengelo at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenster(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:16 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:46 AM → 7:26 AM
6h 40m • 2 changes
5:16 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:46 AM → 7:26 AM
6h 40m • 2 changes
5:16 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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