The average train between Essen and Olsberg takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Olsberg. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Olsberg. 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 Olsberg at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Olsberg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Olsberg station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Essen to Olsberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Olsberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bigge, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Olsberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Essen and Olsberg is 103 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bigge, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 40m.