Train Helmond to Essen from €27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Helmond and Essen takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Helmond 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.

2h 17m
Duration: 116 km
Distance: €27
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain
Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain

2h 9m

€16–45

Helmond to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Helmond and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Helmond is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Venlo and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

7:29 PM → 9:14 PM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 10:43 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
9:29 PM → 5:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

12:29 AM → 6:14 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

12:29 AM → 6:14 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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