The average train between Czechia and Essen takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Czechia 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 3 times a day between Czechia and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Czechia is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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21h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Czechia 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.
No, there is no direct train from Czechia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Czechia station and arriving at Essen station via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Czechia to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Czechia to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Czechia to Essen train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Czechia and Essen is 617.3 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 29m.