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Trip Summary
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Essen to Wuppertal. Traveling by train from Essen to Wuppertal usually takes one hour and 8 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 43 minutes.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 43m |
| Lowest price | $19.14 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Wuppertal?
2 train services operate from Essen to Wuppertal. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 1h 13m | $21.50 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 1h 6m | $21.43 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Wuppertal start from $19, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wuppertal. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Wuppertal trains arrive at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel and 2 other train stations.
From Essen to Wuppertal train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wuppertal faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 43 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 47 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Wuppertal.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Wuppertal on Monday. Tickets for Monday 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 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.
There are 8 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 Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal?
Main arrival station: Wuppertal-Vohwinkel
There are more train stations and stops in Wuppertal than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Wuppertal:
All train stations in Wuppertal:
Wuppertal-Vohwinkel
Wuppertal-Langerfeld
Wuppertal-Oberbarmen
Wuppertal-Sonnborn
Wuppertal-Zoologischer Garten
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