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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Essen and Mühlheim an der Ruhr. The average train journey from Essen to Mühlheim an der Ruhr takes 18 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 6 minutes.
| Distance | 6 mi (10 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 6m |
| Lowest price | €10.48 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity-Express |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Mühlheim an der Ruhr?
2 train services operate from Essen to Mühlheim an der Ruhr. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 6m | €10.48 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 0h 30m | €21.07 |
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 Mühlheim an der Ruhr start from €21, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Mühlheim an der Ruhr. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Mühlheim an der Ruhr trains arrive at Central Train Station .
From Essen to Mühlheim an der Ruhr train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 0 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Mühlheim an der Ruhr faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Mühlheim an der Ruhr. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 02:00 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.
Trains leave the station in Essen twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Mühlheim an der Ruhr faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Mühlheim an der Ruhr 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 Mühlheim an der Ruhr?
Main arrival station: Central Train Station
Mühlheim an der Ruhr has one train station.
Train stations in Mühlheim an der Ruhr:
Central Train Station
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