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Trip Summary
7 trains operate daily from Essen to Warburg. The train trip from Essen to Warburg is usually about 2 hours and 55 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 92 mi (148 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 6m |
| Lowest price | £24.44 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 5 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Warburg?
There are 5 train lines with service from Essen to Warburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 2h 6m | £27.94 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 27m | £34.08 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 3h 16m | £34.53 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 3h 1m | £27.95 |
| National Express | 1 | 2h 10m | £27.95 |
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 Warburg start from £28, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Warburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Warburg trains arrive at Scherfede and one other train station.
From Essen to Warburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Warburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Warburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 7 scheduled trains on most days. 6 of these are direct connections to Warburg. 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 Warburg 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 Stausee
Where is the train station in Warburg?
Main arrival station: Scherfede
Warburg receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Warburg:
Scherfede
Train Station
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