The average train between Remscheid and Essen takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Remscheid is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 22m. 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 Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Remscheid to Essen train services, operated by Regiobahn, depart from Remscheid Hbf station.
Remscheid to Essen train services, operated by Regiobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Remscheid to Essen train tickets online with Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Remscheid and Essen is 33.2 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Remscheid Hbf to Essen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 10m.