The average train between Mettmann and Essen takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Mettmann 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 every 2 hours between Mettmann and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Mettmann is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mettmann to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mettmann station and arriving at Essen station via Wuppertal-Vohwinkel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Mettmann to Essen train services, operated by Regiobahn, depart from Mettmann Zentrum station.
Mettmann to Essen train services, operated by Regiobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mettmann to Essen train tickets online with Regiobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mettmann and Essen is 23.1 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Mettmann Zentrum to Essen Hbf via Wuppertal-Vohwinkel and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf in around 1h 5m.