The train between Venlo and Essen takes 1h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Venlo 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Venlo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Viersen and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Essen station via Viersen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Venlo to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Venlo to Essen train tickets online with Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Venlo and Essen is 59.3 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Essen Hbf via Viersen and Viersen Bahnhof in around 1h 24m.