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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Giesen and Essen. The average train journey from Giesen to Essen takes 3 hours and 30 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Distance | 133 mi (215 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 52m |
Lowest price | $22.11 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Giesen to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Giesen to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 3h 21m | $60.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 3h 35m | $55.50 |
Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 47m | $49.12 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giesen to Essen start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giesen leaves from Emmerke . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Giesen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 35 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 52 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giesen to Essen start from $47, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Non-federally owned railway company in Giesen leaves from Emmerke . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Giesen to Essen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Giesen 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 Giesen at 12:00am 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 8 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 Giesen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giesen?
Main departure station: Emmerke
There is one train station in Giesen.
All train stations in Giesen:
Emmerke
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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