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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Essen to Elst. The train trip from Essen to Elst is usually about 2 hours and 6 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 30 minutes.
Distance | 59 mi (95 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 30m |
Lowest price | £16.91 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Elst?
2 train services operate from Essen to Elst. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 1h 40m | £25.42 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 2h 19m | £26.66 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Elst start from £26, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Elst. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Dellwig Ost and one other station. And in Elst trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Elst train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Elst faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Essen to Elst 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 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 Elst to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Dellwig
There are two stations in Essen where you can board the train to Elst.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Dellwig
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Where is the train station in Elst?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Elst has one train station.
Train stations in Elst:
Train Station
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