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Trip Summary
You can pick from 20 daily train trips between Essen and Steinfeld. The average train journey from Essen to Steinfeld takes 3 hours and 35 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 93 mi (150 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 56m |
| Lowest price | €19.96 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Steinfeld?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Steinfeld. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 18 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 3h 13m | €19.96 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 18 | 3h 41m | €32.81 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 3h 30m | €31.86 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Steinfeld start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Steinfeld. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Steinfeld trains arrive at Mühlen(Oldb) and one other train station.
From Essen to Steinfeld train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Steinfeld faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Steinfeld. 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 Essen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 20 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 Steinfeld 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
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Where is the train station in Steinfeld?
Main arrival station: Mühlen(Oldb)
Steinfeld receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Steinfeld:
Mühlen(Oldb)
Steinfeld(Oldb)
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