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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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 | Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Aachen Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Aachen to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 39 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Aachen to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Aachen to Essen start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aachen to Essen?
The average train journey time from Aachen to Essen is 1h 39m, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Aachen to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from 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 07:07. And the latest train departs at 07:38.
Which is the best train operator from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Aachen to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 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 25 Mar 2026 with a price of £18To 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.
You can expect to pay from £18 to £50 for a train ticket from Aachen to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2026-03-25.
