The average train between Remscheid and Essen takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Remscheid 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 Remscheid and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Remscheid is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Remscheid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Remscheid station and arriving at Essen station via Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Remscheid to Essen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Remscheid Hbf station.
Remscheid to Essen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Remscheid to Essen train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Remscheid and Essen is 33.2 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Remscheid Hbf to Essen Hbf via Wuppertal Hbf in around 1h 33m.