The average train between Essen and Pilsen takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Pilsen. 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 Pilsen. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Pilsen at 4:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Pilsen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Essen to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Essen to Pilsen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Essen and Pilsen is 487.6 km. The road distance is 725 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 8h 36m.
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