The average train between Essen and Katowice takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day 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 daily between Essen and Katowice. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Katowice at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 13h 31m. 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 Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
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), BVG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Katowice is 852.8 km. The road distance is 1,072 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Katowice via Berlin Hbf, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Rzepin in around 13h 34m.
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