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Trip Summary
You can pick from 34 daily train trips between Essen and Northeim. The average train journey from Essen to Northeim takes 4 hours and 25 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 12 minutes.
Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 12m |
Lowest price | $34.11 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Northeim?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Northeim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 32 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 3h 29m | $63.39 |
Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 4h 18m | $67.63 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 32 | 4h 29m | $55.76 |
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 Northeim start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 32 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Northeim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Kettwig Stausee and 2 other stations. And in Northeim trains arrive at Bahnhofsplatz .
From Essen to Northeim train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Northeim faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 12 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 94 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Northeim.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Northeim is approximately 129 miles, or 208 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 12 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 Northeim on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday 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 12:00am 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 34 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 Northeim to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Kettwig Stausee
Essen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Northeim.
All train stations in Essen:
Kettwig Stausee
Train Station
Kettwig
Where is the train station in Northeim?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofsplatz
Northeim has one train station.
All train stations in Northeim:
Bahnhofsplatz
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