The average train between Debrecen and Essen takes 20h 38m and the fastest train takes 18h 29m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Debrecen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Debrecen is at 7:36 AM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Koebanya-Kispest and take an average of 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Debrecen station and arriving at Essen station via Koebanya-Kispest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
Debrecen to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
Debrecen to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Debrecen to Essen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
The distance between Debrecen and Essen is 1,139.5 km. The road distance is 1,577 km.
You can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 16h 44m.