The average train between Essen and Winterswijk takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Winterswijk. 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 Winterswijk. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Winterswijk at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Winterswijk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Winterswijk. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Winterswijk station via Zevenaar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Essen to Winterswijk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Winterswijk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Winterswijk station.
The distance between Essen and Winterswijk is 60.8 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Winterswijk via Oberhausen Hbf and Zevenaar in around 3h 11m.