The average train between Utrecht and Essen Hbf takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Utrecht and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Oberhausen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Utrecht to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Utrecht and Essen Hbf is 148.3 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.