Soltau to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Soltau and Essen takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Soltau 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.

3h 46m
Duration: 327 km
Distance: €46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Soltau to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb38
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

3h 42m

€33–145

Soltau to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Soltau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Soltau is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:52 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:52 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:59 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:59 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:52 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:52 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Soltau to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.