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Trip Summary
21 trains operate daily from Pocking to Essen. The train trip from Pocking to Essen is usually about 10 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 59 minutes.
Distance | 351 mi (564 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 59m |
Lowest price | $49.29 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Pocking to Essen?
2 train services operate from Pocking to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 18 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 18 | 9h 54m | $118.85 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 13h 25m | $128.59 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Pocking to Essen start from $60, 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 Pocking leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Pocking to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 25 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 7 hours and 59 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Pocking and Essen is approximately 351 miles, or 564 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 59 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 Pocking 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 Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Pocking at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 21 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 Pocking.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pocking?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Pocking.
All train stations in Pocking:
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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