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Trip Summary
You can pick from 26 daily train trips between Essen and Lich. The average train journey from Essen to Lich takes 4 hours and 16 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Distance | 102 mi (164 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 29m |
Lowest price | $35.77 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Lich?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Lich. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 22 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 3h 46m | $78.98 |
Deutsche Bahn | 22 | 4h 18m | $62.94 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 4h 30m | $65.58 |
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 Essen to Lich start from $38, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Lich. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Lich trains arrive at Langsdorf(Oberhess) and one other train station.
From Essen to Lich train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lich faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Lich is approximately 102 miles, or 164 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 29 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Lich on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 2:00am 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 26 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 Lich 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 Lich?
Main arrival station: Langsdorf(Oberhess)
Lich receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Lich:
Langsdorf(Oberhess)
Lich(Oberhess)
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