Train Sittard to Essen from €34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sittard and Essen takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Sittard 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 126 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Roermond to Venlotrain
Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain

2h 37m

€21–50

Sittard to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Sittard and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Sittard is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Roermond and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

9:08 PM → 5:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:14 AM
6h 6m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:14 AM
6h 6m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:14 AM
6h 6m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 58m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 58m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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