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The average train between Essen and Wijchen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 50m
Duration
136 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Wijchentrain train Sprinter
2h 12m
€15–55

Essen to Wijchen train times

Trains run hourly 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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 136 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wijchen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wijchen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 12m.

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