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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Mühlheim an der Ruhr and Essen. The average train journey from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Essen takes 16 minutes, but some DB Eurocity train trips are as short as 6 minutes.
| Distance | 6 mi (10 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 6m |
| Lowest price | €8.60 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Essen
- DB Eurocity tickets: €8 one-way
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €10 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €21 one-way
Which train should you take from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Essen. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Eurocity | 1 | 0h 6m | €8.60 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 7m | €10.38 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 0h 26m | €20.87 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Essen are the most crowded on Friday. 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 Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Mühlheim an der Ruhr at 04:00 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 Mühlheim an der Ruhr twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Essen with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Mühlheim an der Ruhr.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mühlheim an der Ruhr?
Main departure station: Mülheim(Ruhr)Styrum
There are two stations in Mühlheim an der Ruhr where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Mühlheim an der Ruhr:
Mülheim(Ruhr)Styrum
Central Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival 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.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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