The average train between Essen and Solingen takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Solingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Solingen. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Solingen at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Solingen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Essen to Solingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Solingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Solingen Mitte station.
Book your Essen to Solingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regiobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Solingen is 31.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Solingen Mitte via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 1h 37m.