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Trip Summary
You can pick from 18 daily train trips between Mahlberg and Essen. The average train journey from Mahlberg to Essen takes 5 hours and 28 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 11 minutes.
Distance | 222 mi (357 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 11m |
Lowest price | €44.54 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Mahlberg to Essen?
2 train services operate from Mahlberg to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 5h 9m | €94.75 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 6h 20m | €70.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Mahlberg to Essen start from €49, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Mahlberg leaves from Orschweier . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Mahlberg to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 20 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 4 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mahlberg and Essen is approximately 222 miles, or 357 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 11 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 from Mahlberg 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 Mahlberg 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 18 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 Mahlberg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mahlberg?
Main departure station: Orschweier
There is one train station in Mahlberg.
All train stations in Mahlberg:
Orschweier
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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