The train between Essen and Solingen takes 1h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Solingen. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Solingen at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Solingen Mitte station via Duesseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Essen to Solingen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Solingen train services, operated by Regiobahn, arrive at Solingen Mitte station.
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The distance between Essen and Solingen is 31.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Solingen Mitte via Duesseldorf Hbf in around 1h 37m.