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Trip Summary
There are 16 daily trains from Essen to Thun. Traveling by train from Essen to Thun usually takes around 7 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 326 mi (524 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 23m |
| Lowest price | £81.97 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Thun?
There are 4 train lines with service from Essen to Thun. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 9 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Eurocity | 1 | 7h 26m | £102.89 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 6h 50m | £111.81 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 7h 28m | £104.40 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 7h 44m | £102.49 |
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 Essen to Thun start from £89, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Thun. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Thun trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Thun train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Thun faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 23 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Thun.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Thun is approximately 326 miles, or 524 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 23 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 departing from Essen to Thun tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 16 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Essen to Thun. 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 Thun 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 Thun?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Thun has one train station.
Train stations in Thun:
Train Station
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