Train Essen to Mechernich from €39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Mechernich takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Mechernich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 8m
Duration: 136 km
Distance: €39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain Re22 / ...

1h 57m

€26–61

Essen to Mechernich train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Mechernich. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Mechernich at 1:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

4:59 PM → 7:08 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 7:52 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
6:59 PM → 9:08 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:00 PM → 10:08 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:08 AM
3h • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:07 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:08 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:41 AM → 7:41 AM
2h • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:41 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:08 AM
3h • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:07 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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