Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Wolfsburg Bushaltestelle | HBF | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Wolfsburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wolfsburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wolfsburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Wolfsburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
Get from Wolfsburg to Essen
The journey takes about 2 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wolfsburg and Essen?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Wolfsburg to Essen start at $27. The average price for this train route is around $57. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Wolfsburg to Essen?
The average train trip from Wolfsburg to Essen takes 2h 42m and covers 281 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 42m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Wolfsburg to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wolfsburg to Essen?
The earliest train from Wolfsburg to Essen departs at 6:53am. The latest train departs at 7:53pm.
What is the best train operator from Wolfsburg to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wolfsburg to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Wolfsburg to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wolfsburg 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.
