The average train between Essen and Unna takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Unna. 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 Unna. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Unna at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Unna. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Unna station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Essen to Unna train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Unna train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Unna, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Unna train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Unna is 47.8 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Unna, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 12m.