The average train between Essen and Unkel takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Essen and Unkel. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Unkel at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. 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 3h 14m.
Essen to Unkel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Unkel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberwinter station.
Book your Essen to Unkel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
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 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 27m.
