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Trip Overview

The train between Utrecht and Essen takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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.

1h 49m
Duration
165 km
Distance
€35
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Utrecht to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Utrecht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 164.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day.

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