The average train between Reading and Essen takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 twice daily between Reading and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 2:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Essen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London Paddington station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Reading to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Reading and Essen is 552.9 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 36m.
