Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station train

Cheap train tickets from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station

Showing times and prices for Jun 12

Cheapest

34

Average

34

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn
06:20PM2h52
Mainz Central Station
09:12PMEssen Central Station
341One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station

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Deutsche Bahn
06:20PM2h52
Mainz Central Station
09:12PMEssen Central Station
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station

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Fastest Journey

2 h 52 m

Average

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

184 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Mainz Central Station for Essen Central Station every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
06:20PM2h52
Mainz Central Station
09:12PMEssen Central Station
341One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station

distanceDistance113 miles (183 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 40 min
priceAverage train ticket price$42 (€37)
frequencyTrain frequency13 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 13 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn

Trains from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station cover the 113 miles (183 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 40 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 13 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $15 (€13), but the average price of train tickets is $42 (€37). Travelers depart most frequently from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station trains

Find the best trains between Mainz Central Station and Essen Central Station with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $15 (€13). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Essen Central Station from Mainz Central Station. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: $15
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: Trains from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station

FAQs: Travel by train from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station can start from as little as $15 (€13) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station is $42 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station train time is 3 h 40 min  covering the 113 mile (183 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station leaves at 5: 17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
The last train from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station leaves at 10: 50 PM.
There are 13 trains a day from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Mainz Central Station and Essen Central Station to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 50 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Mainz Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Essen Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Essen Central Station from Mainz Central Station is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app  the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station by train is February.
However, you have options as you can travel from Mainz Central Station to Essen Central Station 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Trains departing from Mainz Hbf

Distance from Mainz Hbf to city center
Distance from Mainz Hbf to city center
1.9 miles (3.1 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
At this station we offer you free wifi. It allows you to go online with your smartphone or laptop, edit e-mails and much more. You can find information about the various wifi offers at our stations here.
ATM
ATM
Taxi
Taxi
Lockers
Lockers
If you want to take a load off your hands, you can put your luggage in a locker at this station.
Shopping
Shopping
Dining
Dining
Information Desk
Information Desk
DB Information counters are the place to go for information about your rail journey, and they serve as a meeting point for travellers and station visitors. If you have any questions about your trip or the town/city where the station is located, staff at the counter have the answers you need. If a station does not have a counter, our service staff are only too happy to help you with any query you might have.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The following equipment features serve to ensure barrier-free accessibility to the station. Available are: Gleis 1: step-free access platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 1a/b: Gleis 2: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 2a/b: Gleis 3: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 3a/b: Gleis 4: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 4a/b: Gleis 5: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 5a/b: Gleis 6: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 6a/b: Gleis 8: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 11: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access stairs marking contrasting guidance

Trains arriving to Essen Hbf

Distance from Essen Hbf to city center
Distance from Essen Hbf to city center
1 mile (1.6 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
At this station we offer you free wifi. It allows you to go online with your smartphone or laptop, edit e-mails and much more. You can find information about the various wifi offers at our stations here.
ATM
ATM
Taxi
Taxi
Lockers
Lockers
If you want to take a load off your hands, you can put your luggage in a locker at this station.
Shopping
Shopping
Dining
Dining
Information Desk
Information Desk
DB Information counters are the place to go for information about your rail journey, and they serve as a meeting point for travellers and station visitors. If you have any questions about your trip or the town/city where the station is located, staff at the counter have the answers you need. If a station does not have a counter, our service staff are only too happy to help you with any query you might have.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The following equipment features serve to ensure barrier-free accessibility to the station. Available are: Gleis 1: step-free access platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 2: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 4: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 9: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 10: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 11: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 12: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 21: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 22: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking tactile handrail label contrasting guidance Gleis 5/6: Gleis 7/8:

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