Mechernich to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mechernich and Essen takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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 16m
Duration: 136 km
Distance: €34
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb24 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

2h 24m

€28–88

Mechernich to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Mechernich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechernich is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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