Train Essen to Unkel from €36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Unkel takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h
Duration: 133 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Unkel Bftrain Rb27 / ...

1h 57m

€30–56

Essen to Unkel train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Unkel. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Unkel at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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