The average train between Essen and Menden takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Menden. 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 Menden. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Menden at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Menden. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Menden station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Essen to Menden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Menden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Menden train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Menden is 53.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Fröndenberg, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 16m.