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The average train between Wijchen and Essen takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Wijchen 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.

2h 26m
Duration
145 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wijchen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Wijchen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wijchen is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 2m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 2m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 145.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Wijchen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Wijchen to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 2m.

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