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Trip Overview

The average train between Brno and Essen takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Brno 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.

13h 4m
Duration
1,179 km
Distance
€204
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Brno to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Brno and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brno is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brno 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.

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  • Distance: 1,179.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Brno, Czechia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 12h 8m.

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