Train Hengelo to Essen from €53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hengelo and Essen takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hengelo 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.

3h 7m
Duration: 176 km
Distance: €53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Rheine

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Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Re / ...
Take the train from Rheine to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

2h 25m

€29–79

Hengelo to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hengelo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hengelo is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Rheine and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:34 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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