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Trip Summary
24 trains operate daily from Venlo to Essen. The train trip from Venlo to Essen is usually about 2 hours and 29 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 18 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 18m |
| Lowest price | $29.13 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Venlo to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Venlo to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 24 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 1h 58m | $46.99 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 2h 50m | $39.78 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 24 | 2h 11m | $38.64 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Venlo to Essen start from $29, and on average cost . Daily there are 24 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Venlo leaves from Blerick . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Hügel and 10 other train stations.
From Venlo to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 18 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 107 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Venlo to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Venlo at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Venlo.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Venlo?
Main departure station: Blerick
There is one train station in Venlo.
All train stations in Venlo:
Blerick
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Hügel
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Venlo will stop at one (or more) of the 11 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Hügel
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Werden
Essen-Dellwig
Essen-Horst
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Holthausen
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Essen-Kupferdreh
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