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Trip Overview

The train between Utrecht and Essen Hbf takes 1h 46m. There is at least one train 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 46m
Duration
174 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Utrecht to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run once daily between Utrecht and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf 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 Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express1h 46m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express1h 48m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express1h 48m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Utrecht to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 173.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week.

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