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Essen to Pilsen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Pilsen takes 9h 32m 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.

9h 32m
Duration
725 km
Distance
Kč 4,651
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain train
  3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Re
8h 42m
Kč 3,845–9,176

Essen to Pilsen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Pilsen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Pilsen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 724.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Pilsen, Czechia?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 8h 42m.

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