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Trip Summary
You can pick from 18 daily train trips between Essen and Piding. The average train journey from Essen to Piding takes 9 hours and 39 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 7 hours and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 367 mi (590 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 22m |
| Lowest price | $35.85 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Piding?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Piding. However, there are 18 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 9h 39m | $102.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Piding start from $36, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Piding. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Piding trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Piding train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Piding faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 22 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Piding is approximately 367 miles, or 590 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 22 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 Essen to Piding on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 18 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 Piding to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Piding?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Piding has one train station.
Train stations in Piding:
Train Station
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