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Trip Summary
71 trains operate daily from Essen to Ibbenbueren. The train trip from Essen to Ibbenbueren is usually about 2 hours and 38 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 47 minutes.
Distance | 64 mi (103 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 47m |
Lowest price | $27.14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Ibbenbueren?
There are 4 train lines with service from Essen to Ibbenbueren. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 63 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 3 | 2h 28m | $29.40 |
DB Intercity-Express | 5 | 2h 10m | $33.89 |
Deutsche Bahn | 63 | 2h 34m | $33.35 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 37 | 3h 3m | $32.35 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 Ibbenbueren start from $27, and on average cost . Daily there are 37 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ibbenbueren. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Kupferdreh and 8 other stations. And in Ibbenbueren trains arrive at Ibbenbüren-Esch and 2 other train stations.
From Essen to Ibbenbueren train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ibbenbueren faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Essen to Ibbenbueren are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00am 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 71 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 Ibbenbueren 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
Essen-Kupferdreh
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Werden
Essen-Horst
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Essen-Dellwig
Where is the train station in Ibbenbueren?
Main arrival station: Ibbenbüren-Esch
There are more train stations and stops in Ibbenbueren than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Ibbenbueren:
Train stations in Ibbenbueren:
Ibbenbüren-Esch
Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck
Train Station
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