Soest to Essen Train

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Soest - Essen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Soest and Essen. The average train journey from Soest to Essen takes one hour and 16 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as one hour and 4 minutes.

	Distance	48 mi (77 km)
	Fastest train	1h 4m
	Lowest price	€10.14
	Trains per day	14
	Most frequent service	National Express
	Train lines	6

Train service from Soest to Essen

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Which train should you take from Soest to Essen?

There are 6 train lines with service from Soest to Essen. National Express is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
DB Intercity	2	1h 6m	€15.25
DB Intercity-Express	3	1h 15m	€21.73
Deutsche Bahn	2	1h 16m	€21.36
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company	3	1h 28m	€21.29
National Express	3	1h 13m	€22.02
Non-federally owned railway company	1	1h 34m	€22.02

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.
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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Soest to Essen start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Soest leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Soest to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 28 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 4 minutes.
National Express trains operate on Germany's rail network, with services across the country to cities including Cologne, and Bonn, Munster. As a green-certified company, National Express is also one of the most sustainable ways of traveling around the region.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Soest to Essen start from €22, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Non-federally owned railway company in Soest leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Soest to Essen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 4 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Soest to Essen. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Soest and Essen is approximately 48 miles, or 77 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 4 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Soest to Essen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Soest at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 4 scheduled trains on most days. 14 of these are direct connections to Essen. 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 Essen to Soest.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Soest?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Soest.

All train stations in Soest:

Train Station

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main 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:

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