The average train between Essen and Czechia takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Czechia. 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 Essen and Czechia. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Czechia at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Czechia? 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 Essen to Czechia. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Czechia station via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Essen to Czechia train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Czechia train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Praha-Holesovice station.
The distance between Essen and Czechia is 617.3 km. The road distance is 863 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dlouhá třída via Berlin Hbf, Praha-Holesovice, and Nádraží Holešovice in around 8h 54m.