Essen to Rheine by train

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Overview: trains from Essen to Rheine

Find the key information for travelling by train from Essen to Rheine, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:44 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 96
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey £31.75 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 11m
Train operators 20

Taking the train from Essen to Rheine

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Train cost between Essen to Rheine

Getting from Essen to Rheine by rail typically costs £31.75, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Essen to Rheine departure timetable

On this route, 60 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Essen at 00:44 and the last leaving at 23:09 during the week.

For weekend travel to Rheine, the earliest departure is at 00:44 and the last one is at 23:09. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 13 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Essen and Rheine

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a total of 96 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Essen and Rheine

Tickets for travel between Essen and Rheine can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Essen to Rheine by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Rheine.

FAQs about the train journey from Essen to Rheine

Want to know more about your journey from Essen to Rheine? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Essen and Rheine spans 96 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.