The average train between Essen and Unkel takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Unkel. 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 Unkel. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Unkel at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Unkel. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Unkel station via Oberwinter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Essen to Unkel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Unkel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberwinter station.
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The distance between Essen and Unkel is 96.3 km. The road distance is 130 km.
National Express operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Oberwinter every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 27m.