Utrecht to Essen Trains

Utrecht to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Essen takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. 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.

2h 16m
Duration: 165 km
Distance: €33
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Utrecht to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:38 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:32 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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