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Trip Summary
You can pick from 22 daily train trips between Mulhouse and Essen. The average train journey from Mulhouse to Essen takes 6 hours and 24 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 256 mi (413 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 32m |
| Lowest price | $127.79 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Mulhouse to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Mulhouse to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 19 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 6h 32m | $153.87 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 19 | 6h 22m | $147.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 6h 41m | $128.28 |
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 Mulhouse to Essen start from $128, 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 Mulhouse leaves from Mulhouse Ville . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Dellwig and one other train station.
From Mulhouse to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 41 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 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mulhouse and Essen is approximately 256 miles, or 413 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 32 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 Mulhouse 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 Mulhouse at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. 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 22 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 Essen to Mulhouse.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mulhouse?
Main departure station: Mulhouse Ville
There is one train station in Mulhouse.
All train stations in Mulhouse:
Mulhouse Ville
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Eiberg
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Mulhouse will stop at one (or more) of the 7 following stations in Essen:
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Werden
Essen-Dellwig
Essen-Kupferdreh
Train Station
Kettwig
Kettwig Stausee
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