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Trip Summary
17 trains operate daily from Essen to Hitzacker. The train trip from Essen to Hitzacker is usually about 5 hours and 44 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 24 minutes.
| Distance | 207 mi (332 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 24m |
| Lowest price | $51.58 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Hitzacker?
2 train services operate from Essen to Hitzacker. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 17 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 4h 51m | $75.77 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 5h 51m | $74.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Hitzacker start from $52, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Hitzacker. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and 3 other stations. And in Hitzacker trains arrive at Leitstade and one other train station.
From Essen to Hitzacker train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hitzacker faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 24 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Hitzacker is approximately 207 miles, or 332 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 24 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.
Trains departing from Essen to Hitzacker tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 17 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 Hitzacker 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
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Kupferdreh
Where is the train station in Hitzacker?
Main arrival station: Leitstade
Hitzacker receives travelers from Essen at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Hitzacker:
Leitstade
Train Station
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