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Trip Summary
There are 19 daily trains from Elsbethen to Essen. Traveling by train from Elsbethen to Essen usually takes around 9 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 8 hours and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 373 mi (600 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 3m |
| Lowest price | €71.92 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Elsbethen to Essen?
2 train services operate from Elsbethen to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 14 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 9h 12m | €141.31 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 10h 0m | €126.81 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Elsbethen to Essen start from €81, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Elsbethen leaves from Bus Stop . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Elsbethen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 0 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 8 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Elsbethen and Essen is approximately 373 miles, or 600 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 3 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Elsbethen to Essen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Elsbethen at 05:00 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 19 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 Elsbethen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Elsbethen?
Main departure station: Bus Stop
There is one train station in Elsbethen.
All train stations in Elsbethen:
Bus Stop
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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