The average train between Essen and Meschede takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Meschede. 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 Meschede. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Meschede at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Meschede. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Meschede station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Essen to Meschede train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Meschede train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meschede, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Essen and Meschede is 89 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Meschede, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 53m.