The average train between Essen and Utrecht takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Utrecht. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Utrecht station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Essen to Utrecht train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Utrecht train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Utrecht train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Utrecht is 147.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m.