Train Pulheim to Essen from €33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

1h 18m
Duration: 97 km
Distance: €33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Pulheim Bf to Köln Hbftrain Rb27 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

1h 9m

€20–56

Pulheim to Essen train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:45 PM → 10:42 PM
1h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:45 AM → 3:05 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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