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Trip Summary
There are 24 daily trains from Essen to Wolfsburg. Traveling by train from Essen to Wolfsburg usually takes around 3 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in 2 hours and 38 minutes.
| Distance | 174 mi (280 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 38m |
| Lowest price | £50.52 |
| Trains per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Wolfsburg?
There are 4 train lines with service from Essen to Wolfsburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 19 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 2h 50m | £71.19 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 2h 49m | £70.58 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 4h 23m | £76.25 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 19 | 3h 30m | £66.54 |
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.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Wolfsburg start from £51, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wolfsburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and 3 other stations. And in Wolfsburg trains arrive at Fallersleben and one other train station.
From Essen to Wolfsburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wolfsburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 38 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Wolfsburg on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00 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 24 scheduled trains on most days. 9 of these are direct connections to Wolfsburg. 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 Wolfsburg 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
Kettwig
Essen-Kupferdreh
Kettwig Stausee
Where is the train station in Wolfsburg?
Main arrival station: Fallersleben
Wolfsburg receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Wolfsburg:
Fallersleben
Train Station
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