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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Essen to Haltern am See. The train trip from Essen to Haltern am See is usually about 2 hours and 28 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 28m |
| Lowest price | €35.80 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Haltern am See?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Haltern am See. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 2h 28m | €35.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Essen to Haltern am See are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 00:00 and arrives in Haltern am See around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Haltern am See to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
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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 Haltern am See?
Main arrival station: Sythen
Haltern am See has one train station.
Train stations in Haltern am See:
Sythen
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