The average train between Essen and Wijchen takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Wijchen. 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 Wijchen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Wijchen at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wijchen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Wijchen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Essen to Wijchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Wijchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wijchen station.
Book your Essen to Wijchen train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Wijchen is 97.1 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wijchen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 21m.