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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just NOK 92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aachen to Essen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Aachen to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Aachen to Essen start at NOK 241. The average price for this train route is around NOK 436. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Aachen to Essen?
The average train trip from Aachen to Essen takes 1h 59m and covers 100 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Aachen to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Aachen to Essen?
The earliest train from Aachen to Essen departs at 6:12am. The latest train departs at 7:57pm.
What is the best train operator from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Aachen to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Aachen to Essen was searched and found on Aug 20, 2026 with a price of NOK 307To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Aachen to Essen, as early as possible.
