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Trip Summary
There are 51 daily trains from Essen to Kreuztal. Traveling by train from Essen to Kreuztal usually takes around 2 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 54 mi (87 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 4m |
| Lowest price | £17.03 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Kreuztal?
2 train services operate from Essen to Kreuztal. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 34 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 34 | 2h 39m | £24.65 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 19 | 3h 2m | £26.73 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Kreuztal start from £23, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kreuztal. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Kreuztal trains arrive at Train Station and 5 other train stations.
From Essen to Kreuztal train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kreuztal faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 4 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 23 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Kreuztal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Kreuztal. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 00:00 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 51 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 Kreuztal 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 Kreuztal?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Kreuztal than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Kreuztal:
Train stations in Kreuztal:
Train Station
Eichen(Kr Siegen)
Kreuztal-Littfeld
Dahlbruch
Kredenbach
Ferndorf(Siegen)
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