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Trip Summary
There are 52 daily trains from Sulzbach to Essen. Traveling by train from Sulzbach to Essen usually takes around 5 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 4 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 56m |
| Lowest price | US$26.19 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Sulzbach to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Sulzbach to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 46 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 5h 8m | US$65.63 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 5h 37m | US$106.51 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 46 | 6h 6m | US$70.89 |
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 Sulzbach to Essen start from US$26, and on average cost . Daily there are 46 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Sulzbach leaves from Sulzbach(Saar) and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Sulzbach to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 6 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 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Sulzbach and Essen is approximately 149 miles, or 239 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 56 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 Sulzbach to Essen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Sulzbach at 1:00am 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 52 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 Sulzbach.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sulzbach?
Main departure station: Sulzbach(Saar)
There are two stations in Sulzbach where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Sulzbach:
Sulzbach(Saar)
Sulzbach(Saar)Altenwald
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain 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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