The average train between Essen and Winterswijk takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Essen and Winterswijk. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Winterswijk at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 44m • 2 changes

2h 44m • 2 changes

2h 44m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Winterswijk. However, there are services departing from Oberhausen Hbf station and arriving at Winterswijk station via Zevenaar station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Essen to Winterswijk train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Winterswijk train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Winterswijk station.
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The distance between Essen and Winterswijk is 60.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Winterswijk via Oberhausen Hbf and Zevenaar in around 3h 16m.