The average train between Essen and Rijeka takes 21h 40m and the fastest train takes 19h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Rijeka. 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 Rijeka. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Rijeka at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 21h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Rijeka station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
Essen to Rijeka train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Rijeka train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rijeka station.
Book your Essen to Rijeka train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Rijeka is 874 km. The road distance is 1,221 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rijeka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 15h 53m.