The average train between Linz am Rhein and Essen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Linz am Rhein 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 Linz am Rhein and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Linz am Rhein is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linz am Rhein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Linz am Rhein station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Linz am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Linz station.
Linz am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Linz am Rhein to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Linz am Rhein and Essen is 100.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Linz to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 54m.