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Museum Folkwang
World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$65
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$65
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 19
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Iserlohn to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Iserlohn to Essen will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 trains from Iserlohn to Essen, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Iserlohn to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-51.11. The journey takes 1h 7m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Iserlohn to Essen trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:14 AM Iserlohn | 1h44 | 5:58 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Iserlohn to Essen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Essen Hbf -> Essen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Iserlohn to Essen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Iserlohn to Essen trains use the Iserlohn to Essen-Hügel station pair, with some services arriving at Essen Hbf. Use this guide to compare Iserlohn and Essen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Iserlohn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Kipos, Bali, San Remo, San Remo 2
Wi-Fi is available at Iserlohn. ATMs are available at Iserlohn.
Ticket office support is available at Iserlohn. Information desks are available at Iserlohn.
Luggage storage is available at Iserlohn. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Iserlohn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Iserlohn: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Iserlohn.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Engelbert.
Letmathe is 6 km from Iserlohn city centre. Public transport options include:
Letmathe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Letmathe.
Ticket office support is available at Letmathe. Information desks are available at Letmathe.
Luggage storage is available at Letmathe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Letmathe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Letmathe: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Letmathe.
Letmathe Dechenhöhle is 4 km from Iserlohn city centre. Public transport options include:
Letmathe Dechenhöhle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Peperoni, Kikis Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle. ATMs are available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle.
Ticket office support is available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle. Information desks are available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle.
Luggage storage is available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Letmathe Dechenhöhle.
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen-Hügel is 5 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Hügel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Parkhaus Hügel, Cafe au Lac, ETUF, LUJO
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Hügel. ATMs are available at Essen-Hügel.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Hügel. Information desks are available at Essen-Hügel.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Hügel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Hügel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Hügel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Hügel.
Nearby hotels include Parkhaus Hügel.
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