The average train between Melle and Essen takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Melle 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 Melle and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Melle is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melle to Essen. However, there are services departing from Melle station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Melle to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Melle to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Melle to Essen train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Melle and Essen is 123.2 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.