Mechernich to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mechernich and Essen takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Mechernich 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 2m
Duration: 136 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain Rb24 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

1h 59m

€18–107

Mechernich to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Mechernich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechernich is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:49 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:58 AM
2h • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:58 AM
2h • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:58 AM
2h • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:58 AM
2h • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:58 AM
2h • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mechernich 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.