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Trip Summary
There are 18 daily trains from Oberstdorf to Essen. Traveling by train from Oberstdorf to Essen usually takes around 7 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 59 minutes.
Distance | 316 mi (508 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 59m |
Lowest price | £48.51 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Oberstdorf to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Oberstdorf to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 15 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 7h 53m | £83.23 |
Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 7h 26m | £94.44 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 7h 16m | £103.20 |
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.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Oberstdorf to Essen start from £77, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Oberstdorf leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Oberstdorf to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 16 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 5 hours and 59 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Oberstdorf and Essen is approximately 316 miles, or 508 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 59 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 Oberstdorf to Essen are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Oberstdorf at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Oberstdorf to Essen. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Oberstdorf.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Oberstdorf?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Oberstdorf.
All train stations in Oberstdorf:
Train Station
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 centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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