Frechen to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Frechen and Essen takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Frechen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 38m
Duration: 93 km
Distance: €20
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Koeln Hbf

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1h 15m

€8–57

Frechen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Frechen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Frechen is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:45 PM → 9:18 PM
1h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:26 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 6:18 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:26 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 6:18 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:26 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 6:18 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:26 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:25 AM → 6:18 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:25 AM → 6:18 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:30 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 6:18 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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