The average train between Essen and Hengelo takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Hengelo. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Hengelo at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenster(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Hengelo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hengelo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Hengelo station via Münster Hauptbahnhof station and Rheine station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Essen to Hengelo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hengelo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.
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The distance between Essen and Hengelo is 91.2 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hengelo via Muenster(Westf)Hbf, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 2h 31m.