Frechen to Essen Trains

Frechen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frechen and Essen takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 13m
Duration: 93 km
Distance: €20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

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Take the train from Köln Weiden West to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain S19 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

1h 38m

€17–70

Frechen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Frechen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frechen is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

10:05 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 8m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:55 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:05 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

11:55 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 3:22 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 5:22 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 9:22 PM
1h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

8:05 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 17m • 1 change

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