Train Utrecht to Essen Hbf from €36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Essen Hbf takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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.

2h 6m
Duration: 165 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Oberhausen Hbf

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1h 38m

€19–100

Utrecht to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

5:03 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:03 PM → 9:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:32 PM → 11:35 PM
2h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:05 AM
2h • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 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, July 14, 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, July 15, 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 Thursday, July 16, 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 Friday, July 17, 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
1:03 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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