Train Utrecht to Essen Hbf from €25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Essen Hbf takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht to Essen Hbf. 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 47m
Duration: 174 km
Distance: €25
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Utrecht to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:03 PM → 6:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:03 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:32 PM → 11:27 PM
1h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:03 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 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 Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 28, 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 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
1:03 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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