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Trip Summary
58 trains operate daily from Essen to Grabfeld. The train trip from Essen to Grabfeld is usually about 7 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 165 mi (265 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | £27.06 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Grabfeld?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Grabfeld. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 32 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 18m | £72.30 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 32 | 7h 33m | £69.70 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 25 | 7h 17m | £77.25 |
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 Grabfeld start from £27, and on average cost . Daily there are 25 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Grabfeld. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen Hbf . And in Grabfeld trains arrive at Bibra and one other train station.
From Essen to Grabfeld train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Grabfeld faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 25 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Grabfeld.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Grabfeld is approximately 165 miles, or 265 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 11 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 Grabfeld 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 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 58 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 Grabfeld to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
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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 Grabfeld?
Main arrival station: Bibra
Grabfeld receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Grabfeld:
Bibra
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