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Trip Summary
You can pick from 42 daily train trips between Pinneberg and Essen. The average train journey from Pinneberg to Essen takes 4 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 13 minutes.
| Distance | 100 mi (162 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 0m |
| Lowest price | £18.20 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Pinneberg to Essen?
2 train services operate from Pinneberg to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 25 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 25 | 3h 57m | £28.81 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 3h 39m | £30.14 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Pinneberg to Essen start from £18, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Pinneberg leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen(Oldb) .
From Pinneberg to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 39 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 3 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 17 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Pinneberg and Essen is approximately 100 miles, or 162 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 13 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 Pinneberg to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Pinneberg 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.
There are 42 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 Pinneberg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pinneberg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Pinneberg.
All train stations in Pinneberg:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
Train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
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