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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Essen to Drensteinfurt. The train trip from Essen to Drensteinfurt is usually about one hour and 26 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as one hour and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 39 mi (63 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 11m |
| Lowest price | £18.39 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Drensteinfurt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Drensteinfurt. Deutsche Bahn is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 19m | £25.90 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 31m | £20.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 1h 30m | £22.82 |
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 Drensteinfurt start from £18, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Drensteinfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Drensteinfurt trains arrive at Rinkerode .
From Essen to Drensteinfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Drensteinfurt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Essen to Drensteinfurt are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 15:00 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 4 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 Drensteinfurt 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 Drensteinfurt?
Main arrival station: Rinkerode
Drensteinfurt has one train station.
Train stations in Drensteinfurt:
Rinkerode
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