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Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Essen and Krefeld. The average train journey from Essen to Krefeld takes 41 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 21 minutes.
| Distance | 20 mi (32 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 21m |
| Lowest price | $19.52 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Krefeld?
2 train services operate from Essen to Krefeld. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 21m | $19.52 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 0h 43m | $21.71 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Essen to Krefeld tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 2:00am 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 12 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Essen to Krefeld. 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 Krefeld to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
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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 Krefeld?
Main arrival station: Krefeld-Uerdingen
There are more train stations and stops in Krefeld than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Krefeld:
All train stations in Krefeld:
Krefeld-Uerdingen
Krefeld-Oppum
Forsthaus
Krefeld-Hohenbudberg Chempark
Central Station
Krefeld-Linn
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