The average train between Essen and Pilsen takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. 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 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Pilsen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 57m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Essen to Pilsen? 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 Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Pilsen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
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 724 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 8h 41m.