The average train between Helmond and Essen takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly 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 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Venlo and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Helmond to Essen? 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 Helmond to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helmond station and arriving at Essen station via Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Helmond station.
Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Helmond and Essen is 93.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Helmond to Essen Hbf via Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 10m.