The average train between Remscheid and Essen Hbf takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Remscheid to Essen Hbf. 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 every 30 minutes between Remscheid and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Remscheid is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Remscheid to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Remscheid station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Remscheid to Essen Hbf train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Remscheid Hbf station.
Remscheid to Essen Hbf train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Remscheid and Essen Hbf is 32.6 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.