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Trip Summary
You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Essen and Soest. The average train journey from Essen to Soest takes one hour and 35 minutes, but some National Express train trips are as short as one hour and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 7m |
| Lowest price | €19.66 |
| Trains per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Soest?
There are 4 train lines with service from Essen to Soest. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 7 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 1h 10m | €23.87 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 5 | 1h 44m | €24.86 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 1h 41m | €21.58 |
| National Express | 1 | 1h 9m | €21.23 |
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 Soest start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Soest. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Kettwig Stausee and 2 other stations. And in Soest trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Soest train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Soest faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Soest on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 10 scheduled trains on most days. 13 of these are direct connections to Soest. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Soest 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 Soest?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Soest has one train station.
Train stations in Soest:
Train Station
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