The train between Witten and Essen takes 26 min. There is an hourly train service from Witten 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 hourly between Witten and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Witten is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Witten station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Witten to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Witten Hbf station.
Witten to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Witten to Essen train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Witten and Essen is 23.6 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 27 min. VIAS Rail GmbH also services this route hourly.
