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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Lotte and Essen. The average train journey from Lotte to Essen takes one hour and 3 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 36 minutes.
Distance | 30 mi (49 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 36m |
Lowest price | $6.48 |
Trains per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Lotte to Essen
- DB Intercity tickets: $12 one-way
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $6 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $6 one-way
Which train should you take from Lotte to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Lotte to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 1h 11m | $11.77 |
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 41m | $6.48 |
Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 1h 5m | $7.72 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 Lotte to Essen 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 Lotte at 5:00am 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 3 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Essen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Lotte.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lotte?
Main departure station: Halen
There is one train station in Lotte.
All train stations in Lotte:
Halen
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
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