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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Witten and Essen. The average train journey from Witten to Essen takes 50 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 36 minutes.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 36m |
| Lowest price | £14.03 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Witten to Essen?
2 train services operate from Witten to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 0h 53m | £16.22 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 0h 41m | £16.32 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Witten to Essen start from £15, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Witten leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Witten to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 0 hours and 41 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 36 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Witten to Essen on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Witten at 05:00 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.
Trains leave the station in Witten twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Witten.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Witten?
Main departure station: Witten-Annen Nord
There are two stations in Witten where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Witten:
Witten-Annen Nord
Train Station
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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