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Trip Summary
59 trains operate daily from Essen to Wels. The train trip from Essen to Wels is usually about 9 hours and 37 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as 8 hours.
| Distance | 387 mi (622 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 0m |
| Lowest price | $191.37 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Wels?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Wels. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 33 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 10h 54m | $236.17 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 9h 58m | $235.35 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 24 | 8h 58m | $230.18 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Wels start from $208, and on average cost . Daily there are 24 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wels. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and 8 other stations. And in Wels trains arrive at Central Station .
From Essen to Wels train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wels faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Wels is approximately 387 miles, or 622 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours,
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.
Trains departing from Essen to Wels tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 59 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 Wels to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Kupferdreh
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 9 stops and stations in Essen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Kupferdreh
Train Station
Essen-Horst
Essen-Eiberg
Kettwig Stausee
Essen-Werden
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Kettwig
Essen-Dellwig
Where is the train station in Wels?
Main arrival station: Central Station
Wels has one train station.
Train stations in Wels:
Central Station
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