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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Košice takes 37h 26m and the fastest train takes 36h 56m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 26m
Duration
1,561 km
Distance
€167
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Essen to Košice train times

Trains run twice a week between Essen and Košice. 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 Košice at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 37h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)RegioJet37h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)RegioJet36h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Košice? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,561.4 km
  • Duration: 37h 26m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Košice, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kosice via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Berlin-Spandau, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 18h 31m.

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