The average train between Menden and Essen takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Menden 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 Menden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Menden is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Menden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Menden station and arriving at Essen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Menden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station.
Menden to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Menden and Essen is 53.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 52 min.