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Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wuppertal and Essen-Altenessen takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 1m
Duration
48 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Wuppertal to Essen-Altenessen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Wuppertal and Essen-Altenessen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Wuppertal is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen-Altenessen at 4:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Ruhrbahn GmbH4h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Ruhrbahn GmbH1h 2m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Ruhrbahn GmbH1h 2m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Ruhrbahn GmbH1h 2m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Ruhrbahn GmbH51 min • 1 change
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  • Distance: 47.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Wuppertal, Germany and Essen-Altenessen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–35 and the journey takes 47 min.

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