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TodayJun 24
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from $32
FriJun 27
from $71
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Utrecht
    Departure location: Utrecht Central Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Utrecht
    Departure location: Utrecht Central Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Utrecht
    Departure location: Utrecht Central Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Utrecht
    Departure location: Utrecht Central Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Utrecht
    Departure location: Utrecht Central Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Utrecht to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $31Average Duration2h 10m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$32 - $90Average Duration1h 54m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $26Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Utrecht to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Utrecht to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$81
Average train trip duration1h 54m
Number of daily trains4.666666666666667
Earliest train departure6:09am
Distance93 miles (149 km)
Latest train departure8:47pm

Utrecht to Essen Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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06/26
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$66
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Utrecht to Essen was searched and found on Jun 27, 2025 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Utrecht to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $150 for a train ticket from Utrecht to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-06-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Utrecht and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Utrecht and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Utrecht to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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