The average train between Mettmann and Essen takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 30 minutes between Mettmann and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Mettmann is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 5m • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change
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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 Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
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.
The distance between Mettmann and Essen is 23.1 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Mettmann Zentrum to Essen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 49 min.