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Trip Summary
There are usually 18 daily train trips available from Forst to Essen. Traveling by train from Forst to Essen usually takes 7 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 6 hours and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 328 mi (528 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 2m |
| Lowest price | $89.56 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Forst to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Forst to Essen. However, there are 18 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 7h 18m | $104.89 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Forst to Essen start from $90, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Forst leaves from Forst(Lausitz) . And in Essen trains arrive at Kettwig Stausee and 2 other train stations.
From Forst to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 18 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 6 hours and 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Forst and Essen is approximately 328 miles, or 528 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 18 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 2 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 Forst 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.
The earliest train departs Forst at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 18 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Forst?
Main departure station: Forst(Lausitz)
There is one train station in Forst.
All train stations in Forst:
Forst(Lausitz)
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
Kettwig
Kettwig Stausee
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