Train Utrecht to Essen from €25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Essen takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. 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 46m
Duration: 165 km
Distance: €25
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 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
3:04 PM → 4:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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