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Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from Olpe to Essen. The train trip from Olpe to Essen is usually about 2 hours and 45 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 16m |
| Lowest price | £27.96 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Olpe to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Olpe to Essen. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 2h 46m | £27.96 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Olpe to Essen start from £28, 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 Olpe leaves from Sondern . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Olpe to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 46 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 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Olpe to Essen 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 Olpe at 20:00 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 3 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 Olpe.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Olpe?
Main departure station: Sondern
There is one train station in Olpe.
All train stations in Olpe:
Sondern
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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