The average train between Solingen and Essen Hbf takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Solingen to Essen Hbf. 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 Solingen and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf 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 Solingen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Solingen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Solingen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Regiobahn, depart from Solingen Mitte station.
Solingen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Regiobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Solingen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Solingen and Essen Hbf is 31.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Solingen Mitte to Essen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h.