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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Essen and Solingen. The average train journey from Essen to Solingen takes one hour and 20 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as one hour and 8 minutes.
| Distance | 20 mi (32 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 8m |
| Lowest price | $20.93 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Solingen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Solingen. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 1h 21m | $21.59 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Solingen start from $21, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Solingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Solingen trains arrive at Solingen Mitte .
From Essen to Solingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Solingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 8 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Solingen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 4:00am 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.
Trains leave the station in Essen twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Solingen 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 Solingen?
Main arrival station: Solingen Mitte
Solingen has one train station.
All train stations in Solingen:
Solingen Mitte
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