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Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Essen to Winterberg. Traveling by train from Essen to Winterberg usually takes 2 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 28 minutes.
| Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 28m |
| Lowest price | $21.26 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Winterberg?
2 train services operate from Essen to Winterberg. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 2h 50m | $27.61 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 3h 7m | $34.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Winterberg start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Winterberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Dellwig and one other station. And in Winterberg trains arrive at Siedlinghausen .
From Essen to Winterberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Winterberg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Winterberg on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 9:00am 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 12 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 Winterberg 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
Essen-Dellwig
Kettwig Stausee
Essen-Werden
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Horst
Kettwig
Where is the train station in Winterberg?
Main arrival station: Siedlinghausen
There are more train stations and stops in Winterberg than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Winterberg:
All train stations in Winterberg:
Siedlinghausen
Silbach
Winterberg(Westf)
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