The average train between Winterswijk and Essen Hbf takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Winterswijk 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 hourly between Winterswijk and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winterswijk is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zevenaar and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Winterswijk to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Winterswijk station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Zevenaar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Winterswijk to Essen Hbf train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Winterswijk station.
Winterswijk to Essen Hbf train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Winterswijk and Essen Hbf is 61.4 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Winterswijk to Essen Hbf via Zevenaar and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 45m.