Wolfsburg to Essen train
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Overview: Train from Wolfsburg to Essen
 | Distance | 277 miles (446 km) |
 | Average train ticket price | $45 (€41) |
 | Train frequency | 14 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express |
Trains from Wolfsburg to Essen cover the 277 miles (446 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 45 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $45 (€41), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $1 (€1). Travelers depart most frequently from Wolfsburg Hbf and arrive in Essen.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Wolfsburg to Essen trains
Find the best trip to Essen from Wolfsburg with Omio's train partners Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Wolfsburg to Essen train.
Deutsche Bahn from Wolfsburg to Essen train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 10 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Wolfsburg to Essen
Travel between Wolfsburg, Germany and Essen, Belgium by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Belgium from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Wolfsburg?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Belgium?
When traveling in Belgium, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 6/27/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Wolfsburg and Essen before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Wolfsburg, Germany from Essen is: Fully open.
Is my return train into Wolfsburg from Essen restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Essen?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Wolfsburg, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 7/4/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Wolfsburg from Essen closer to your date of departure here here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Wolfsburg Hbf and arriving in Essen.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Wolfsburg Hbf and travel around 0.6 miles (875 m) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Essen and need to travel approximately 0.4 miles (680 m) from the train station to the city center in Essen.
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