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Trip Summary
You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Essen and Alphen aan den Rijn. The average train journey from Essen to Alphen aan den Rijn takes 3 hours and 40 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 12 minutes.
| Distance | 110 mi (178 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 12m |
| Lowest price | $49.84 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Essen to Alphen aan den Rijn
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $67 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $51 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $50 one-way
Which train should you take from Essen to Alphen aan den Rijn?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Alphen aan den Rijn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 4h 9m | $66.96 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 3h 47m | $54.81 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 3h 35m | $50.82 |
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 Alphen aan den Rijn start from $50, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Alphen aan den Rijn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Alphen aan den Rijn trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Alphen aan den Rijn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Alphen aan den Rijn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 12 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Alphen aan den Rijn is approximately 110 miles, or 178 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 40 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.
Trains departing from Essen to Alphen aan den Rijn tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 6 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 Alphen aan den Rijn 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 Alphen aan den Rijn?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Alphen aan den Rijn has one train station.
All train stations in Alphen aan den Rijn:
Train Station
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