The average train between Pulheim and Essen takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Pulheim 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 Pulheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Pulheim is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pulheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pulheim station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Pulheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Pulheim Bf station.
Pulheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Pulheim and Essen is 52.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Pulheim Bf to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 9m.