The average train between Essen and Sittard takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Sittard. 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 Sittard. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Sittard at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Viersen Bahnhof and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sittard. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Sittard station via Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Essen to Sittard train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Sittard train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Roermond station.
Book your Essen to Sittard train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Sittard is 94.5 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sittard via Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Roermond in around 2h 31m.