Train Schengen to Essen from €86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Schengen and Essen takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Schengen 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.

5h 13m
Duration: 330 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 16m

€62–143

Schengen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schengen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schengen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Trier, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:26 PM → 3:05 AM
Arrives next day
5h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:26 PM → 3:02 AM
Arrives next day
5h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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