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Trip Summary
There are 3 daily trains from Altenberge to Essen. Traveling by train from Altenberge to Essen usually takes around one hour and 39 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in one hour and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 45 mi (73 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 20m |
| Lowest price | €20.25 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Altenberge to Essen?
2 train services operate from Altenberge to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 1h 39m | €23.27 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 39m | €27.75 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Altenberge to Essen start from €20, 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 Altenberge leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Altenberge to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 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 1 hours and 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Altenberge to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Altenberge at 06:00 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 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 Altenberge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Altenberge?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Altenberge.
All train stations in Altenberge:
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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