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Trip Summary
You can pick from 247 daily train trips between Brixen and Essen. The average train journey from Brixen to Essen takes 11 hours and 31 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 8 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 389 mi (626 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 58m |
| Lowest price | $87.10 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Brixen to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Brixen to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 142 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Eurocity | 1 | 9h 55m | $145.26 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 104 | 11h 7m | $141.54 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 142 | 11h 56m | $289.69 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Brixen to Essen start from $100, and on average cost . Daily there are 142 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Brixen leaves from Bressanone/Brixen . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Zollverein Nord and 19 other train stations.
From Brixen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 56 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 8 hours and 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Brixen and Essen is approximately 389 miles, or 626 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 58 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.
Trains from Brixen to Essen are the most crowded on Saturday. 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Brixen at 6:00am 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 247 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 Brixen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Brixen?
Main departure station: Bressanone/Brixen
There is one train station in Brixen.
All train stations in Brixen:
Bressanone/Brixen
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Zollverein Nord
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Brixen will stop at one (or more) of the 15 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Zollverein Nord
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Borbeck Süd
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Steele Ost
Essen-Überruhr
Essen-Holthausen
Essen-Kray Nord
Essen-Steele
Essen-Gerschede
Essen-Borbeck
Essen-Horst
Train Station
Essen-Hügel
Essen-Dellwig Ost
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