The average train between Solingen Hbf and Essen takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Solingen Hbf to Essen. 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 30 minutes between Solingen Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Solingen Hbf is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

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1h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Solingen Hbf to Essen. However, there are services departing from Solingen Hbf station and arriving at Essen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Solingen Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Solingen Hbf station.
Solingen Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Solingen Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Solingen Hbf and Essen is 32.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 51 min.