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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen. The train trip from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen is usually about 3 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 144 mi (231 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 42m |
| Lowest price | $60.05 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity-Express |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 2h 48m | $60.05 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 55m | $78.99 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 3h 56m | $76.66 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 2h 52m | $76.94 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen start from $65, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Osterholz-Scharmbeck leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 52 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 42 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Osterholz-Scharmbeck at 4:00am 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 5 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Essen. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Osterholz-Scharmbeck?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
All train stations in Osterholz-Scharmbeck:
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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