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Trip Summary
18 trains operate daily from Essen to Laufen. The train trip from Essen to Laufen is usually about 9 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 359 mi (578 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 35m |
| Lowest price | $105.24 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Laufen?
2 train services operate from Essen to Laufen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 8h 59m | $146.90 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 9h 41m | $140.15 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Laufen start from $116, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Laufen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Laufen trains arrive at Laufen(Oberbay) .
From Essen to Laufen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Laufen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 35 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Laufen is approximately 359 miles, or 578 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 35 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Laufen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen 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 18 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 Laufen to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure 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
Where is the train station in Laufen?
Main arrival station: Laufen(Oberbay)
Laufen has one train station.
All train stations in Laufen:
Laufen(Oberbay)
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