The average train between Reading and Essen takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. 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 12:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 47m. 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 station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Reading to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Reading and Essen is 552.9 km. The road distance is 735 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 44m.
