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Gernsbach - Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 30 daily train trips available from Gernsbach to Essen. Traveling by train from Gernsbach to Essen usually takes 5 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Distance195 mi (314 km)
Fastest train4h 0m
Lowest price$40.23
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
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Which train should you take from Gernsbach to Essen?

Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Gernsbach to Essen. However, there are 30 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn304h 54m$71.06

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Gernsbach and Essen is approximately 195 miles, or 314 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 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.

Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gernsbach to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Gernsbach at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 30 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.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Gernsbach.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Gernsbach?

Main departure station: Obertsrot

There is one train station in Gernsbach.

All train stations in Gernsbach:

  • Obertsrot

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 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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