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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Oberhausen and Essen. The average train journey from Oberhausen to Essen takes 38 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 23 minutes.
| Distance | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 23m |
| Lowest price | £7.70 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Oberhausen to Essen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Oberhausen to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 0h 28m | £7.70 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 34m | £14.19 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 0h 50m | £14.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 0h 35m | £14.62 |
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 Oberhausen to Essen start from £8, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Oberhausen leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Oberhausen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 0 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 23 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Oberhausen to Essen are the most crowded on Thursday. 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 Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Oberhausen 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 8 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 Essen to Oberhausen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Oberhausen?
Main departure station: Train Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Oberhausen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Oberhausen:
Train Station
Oberhausen-Holten
Oberhausen-Sterkrade
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival 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.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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