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Trip Summary
There are 28 daily trains from Essen to Gingen an der Fils. Traveling by train from Essen to Gingen an der Fils usually takes around 5 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in 4 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 229 mi (368 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 16m |
| Lowest price | €45.83 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Essen to Gingen an der Fils
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €56 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €48 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €46 one-way
Which train should you take from Essen to Gingen an der Fils?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Gingen an der Fils. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 21 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 5h 11m | €93.17 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 21 | 5h 31m | €90.44 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 5h 37m | €83.13 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Gingen an der Fils start from €46, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gingen an der Fils. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Gingen an der Fils trains arrive at Gingen(Fils) .
From Essen to Gingen an der Fils train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 37 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gingen an der Fils faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Gingen an der Fils is approximately 229 miles, or 368 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 16 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Gingen an der Fils. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 01:00 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 28 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 Gingen an der Fils to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure 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.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Gingen an der Fils?
Main arrival station: Gingen(Fils)
Gingen an der Fils has one train station.
Train stations in Gingen an der Fils:
Gingen(Fils)
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