The average train between Solingen and Essen takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Solingen 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 2 hours between Solingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solingen is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mitte station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Duesseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Solingen to Essen train services, operated by Regiobahn, depart from Solingen Mitte station.
Solingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Solingen and Essen is 31.9 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Solingen Mitte to Essen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h.