The average train between Essen and Remscheid takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Remscheid. 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 Remscheid. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Remscheid at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

4h 43m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Essen to Remscheid? 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 Remscheid. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Remscheid station via Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Essen to Remscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Remscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Remscheid Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Remscheid train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Essen and Remscheid is 33.2 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Remscheid Hbf via Wuppertal Hbf in around 1h 33m.