Train Venlo to Essen from €21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Venlo and Essen takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

1h 12m
Duration: 78 km
Distance: €21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...

1h 24m

€13–35

Venlo to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Venlo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Viersen and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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