The average train between Rheine and Essen takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Rheine 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 Rheine and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Rheine is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rheine to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rheine station and arriving at Essen station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Rheine to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Rheine to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Rheine to Essen train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rheine and Essen is 96.7 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 32m.