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Schifferstadt - Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are 20 daily trains from Schifferstadt to Essen. Traveling by train from Schifferstadt to Essen usually takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Distance155 mi (250 km)
Fastest train2h 46m
Lowest price$76.88
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Schifferstadt to Essen?

2 train services operate from Schifferstadt to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 20 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn203h 29m$122.96
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company43h 41m$120.19
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schifferstadt to Essen start from $77, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Schifferstadt leaves from Schifferstadt Süd and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Schifferstadt to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 41 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 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Schifferstadt and Essen is approximately 155 miles, or 250 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 46 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Schifferstadt to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Schifferstadt at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 20 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 Schifferstadt.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Schifferstadt?

Main departure station: Train Station

There are two stations in Schifferstadt where you can board the train to Essen.

All train stations in Schifferstadt:

  • Train Station

  • Schifferstadt Süd

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival 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.

Train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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