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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Wilhelmshaven and Essen. The average train journey from Wilhelmshaven to Essen takes one hour and 35 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 57 mi (91 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 35m |
| Lowest price | £18.47 |
| Trains per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Wilhelmshaven to Essen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Wilhelmshaven to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 1h 35m | £18.47 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 1h 35m | £18.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 35m | £18.47 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 35m | £18.47 |
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.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wilhelmshaven to Essen start from £18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Non-federally owned railway company in Wilhelmshaven leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen(Oldb) .
From Wilhelmshaven to Essen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 35 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Wilhelmshaven to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Wilhelmshaven at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Wilhelmshaven twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Essen with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Wilhelmshaven.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wilhelmshaven?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Wilhelmshaven.
All train stations in Wilhelmshaven:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
Train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
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