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Trip Summary
57 trains operate daily from Windischgarsten to Essen. The train trip from Windischgarsten to Essen is usually about 11 hours and 8 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 9 hours and 12 minutes.
| Distance | 417 mi (671 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 12m |
| Lowest price | $56.01 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Windischgarsten to Essen?
2 train services operate from Windischgarsten to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 43 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 43 | 10h 36m | $185.27 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 39 | 11h 45m | $127.24 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Windischgarsten to Essen start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 39 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Windischgarsten leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Gerschede and 10 other train stations.
From Windischgarsten to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 45 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 9 hours and 12 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 63 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Windischgarsten and Essen is approximately 417 miles, or 671 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 12 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Windischgarsten to Essen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Windischgarsten at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 57 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 Windischgarsten.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Windischgarsten?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Windischgarsten.
All train stations in Windischgarsten:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Gerschede
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Windischgarsten will stop at one (or more) of the 11 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Gerschede
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Steele Ost
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Horst
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Train Station
Essen-Holthausen
Essen-Werden
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