The average train between Essen and Prague takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Prague. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Prague. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Prague at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at S Südkreuz Bhf and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Prague. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Prague station via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Essen to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Praha-Holesovice station.
Book your Essen to Prague train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Essen and Prague is 542.5 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Praha-Holesovice via S Südkreuz Bhf and Berlin Suedkreuz in around 8h 37m.