The average train between Essen and Remscheid takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours 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 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Remscheid at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Remscheid. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Remscheid station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Essen to Remscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Remscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Remscheid Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Remscheid train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regiobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Remscheid is 33.2 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Remscheid Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 1h 31m.