Debrecen to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Debrecen and Essen takes 19h 26m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Debrecen 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.

19h 26m
Duration: 1,502 km
Distance: €273
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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17h 19m

€193–484

Debrecen to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Debrecen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Debrecen is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuglo and take an average of 19h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:16 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 42m • 3 changes
5:26 AM → 10:58 PM
17h 32m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes
3:34 PM → 4:58 PM
Arrives next day
25h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:16 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 42m • 3 changes
5:26 AM → 10:58 PM
17h 32m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes
3:34 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
23h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:16 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 42m • 3 changes
5:26 AM → 11:01 PM
17h 35m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes
3:34 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
23h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:16 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 42m • 3 changes
5:26 AM → 10:58 PM
17h 32m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes
3:34 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
23h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:32 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 26m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 10:58 PM
16h 54m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:32 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 26m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 10:58 PM
16h 54m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 12:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 53m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 3:00 PM
Arrives next day
22h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:32 AM → 8:58 PM
17h 26m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 10:58 PM
16h 54m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
17h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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