The average train between Essen and Katowice takes 21h 18m and the fastest train takes 19h 51m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Katowice. 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 a week between Essen and Katowice. The earliest departure is at 5:21 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Katowice at 1:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 21h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Katowice station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
Essen to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Katowice station.
Book your Essen to Katowice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Katowice is 852.8 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Katowice via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and Rzepin in around 12h 50m.
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