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Trip Summary
There are 22 daily trains from Wolfsburg to Essen. Traveling by train from Wolfsburg to Essen usually takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in 2 hours and 41 minutes.
| Distance | 174 mi (280 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 41m |
| Lowest price | £29.08 |
| Trains per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Wolfsburg to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Wolfsburg to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 21 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 51m | £42.01 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 3h 28m | £47.23 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 21 | 3h 45m | £42.98 |
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 Wolfsburg to Essen start from £29, and on average cost . Daily there are 21 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wolfsburg leaves from Fallersleben and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station and 3 other train stations.
From Wolfsburg to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 45 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 41 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Wolfsburg to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Wolfsburg at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 22 scheduled trains on most days. 13 of these are direct connections to Essen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Wolfsburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wolfsburg?
Main departure station: Fallersleben
There are two stations in Wolfsburg where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Wolfsburg:
Fallersleben
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
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Kupferdreh
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