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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Solingen and Essen. The average train journey from Solingen to Essen takes one hour and 17 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as one hour and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 20 mi (32 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 7m |
| Lowest price | $19.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Solingen to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Solingen to Essen. 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 17m | $21.83 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Solingen to Essen start from $20, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Solingen leaves from Solingen Mitte . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Solingen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 7 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 10 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Solingen to Essen are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Solingen at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 Solingen 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 Essen to Solingen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Solingen?
Main departure station: Solingen Mitte
There is one train station in Solingen.
All train stations in Solingen:
Solingen Mitte
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival 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
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