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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Freistadt to Essen per day. The average train journey from Freistadt to Essen takes 13 hours and 49 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 390 mi (628 km) |
| Fastest train | 13h 49m |
| Lowest price | $129.43 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Freistadt to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Freistadt to Essen. 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 with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 13h 49m | $129.43 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Freistadt to Essen start from $129, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Freistadt leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Freistadt to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 49 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Freistadt and Essen is approximately 390 miles, or 628 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 49 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Freistadt to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Freistadt at 5:00pm and arrives in Essen around 13 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 Essen to Freistadt.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Freistadt?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Freistadt.
All train stations in Freistadt:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
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 center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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