Venlo to Essen by train

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Overview: trains from Venlo to Essen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Venlo to Essen, 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 04:15 View journey
Last train 23:05 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 59
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey €35.74 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 34m
Train operators 19

Taking the train from Venlo to Essen

So you’re considering going from Venlo to Essen by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Venlo and Essen

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €35.60, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Venlo and Essen

If you are taking the train from Venlo to Essen, you will have 18 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:15. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:08. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:15, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:05.

Average train travel time from Venlo to Essen

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 7 minutes, travelling a total distance of 59 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Venlo to Essen?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 10 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Further insights on trains from Venlo to Essen

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Essen city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Venlo to Essen

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

The distance between Venlo and Essen is 59 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.