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Essen - Enschede Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

12 trains operate daily from Essen to Enschede. The train trip from Essen to Enschede is usually about 2 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Distance53 mi (86 km)
Fastest train2h 2m
Lowest price$31.91
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Essen to Enschede?

2 train services operate from Essen to Enschede. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn82h 18m$39.74
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company52h 35m$39.03
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Enschede start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Enschede. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Enschede trains arrive at Enschede Drienerlo and 3 other train stations.

    From Essen to Enschede train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Enschede faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Enschede.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Essen and Enschede is approximately 53 miles, or 86 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 2 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Essen to Enschede tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 12 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 Enschede to Essen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main departure station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

All train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Enschede?

Main arrival station: Glanerbrug

There are more train stations and stops in Enschede than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Enschede:

All train stations in Enschede:

  • Glanerbrug

  • De Eschmarke

  • Enschede Drienerlo

  • Stationsplein 10

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