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Essen to Boom Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Essen to Boom. Traveling by train from Essen to Boom usually takes 5 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 27m |
| Lowest price | £53.03 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Boom?
2 train services operate from Essen to Boom. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 5h 27m | £57.19 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 5h 44m | £53.03 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Boom start from £53, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Boom. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Boom trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Boom train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boom faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 27 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Boom.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Boom
The distance between Essen and Boom is approximately 117 miles, or 189 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 27 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 Essen to Boom are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. 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 3 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 Boom to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure 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.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Boom?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Boom has one train station.
Train stations in Boom:
Train Station
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