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Trip Summary
There are usually 75 daily train trips available from Offenbach to Essen. Traveling by train from Offenbach to Essen usually takes 3 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 17 minutes.
Distance | 122 mi (196 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 17m |
Lowest price | $25.63 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Offenbach to Essen?
2 train services operate from Offenbach to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 68 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 68 | 3h 37m | $56.19 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 3h 44m | $46.65 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Offenbach to Essen start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Offenbach leaves from Offenbach(Main) Kaiserlei and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Offenbach to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 44 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 2 hours and 17 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Offenbach to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Offenbach at 3:00am 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 75 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 Offenbach.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Offenbach?
Main departure station: Offenbach(Main) Kaiserlei
Offenbach has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Offenbach:
Offenbach(Main) Kaiserlei
Offenbach-Bieber
Offenbach-Waldhof
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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