Train Essen to Utrecht from €34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Utrecht takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. 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.

2h 3m
Duration: 165 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 4 hours
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2h 43m

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Essen to Utrecht train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
4:56 PM → 6:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:56 PM → 8:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change

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