The average train between Essen and Zakopane takes 26h 18m and the fastest train takes 25h 48m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Zakopane. 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 a week between Essen and Zakopane. The service departs Essen at 5:21 PM in the evening, which arrives into Zakopane at 19:09:00. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 26h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Zakopane station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof station, S Spandau Bhf station, Rzepin station and Kraków Główny station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
Essen to Zakopane train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zakopane train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zakopane station.
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The distance between Essen and Zakopane is 946.8 km. The road distance is 1147 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zakopane via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, Kraków Główny, and Krakow Glowny in around 16h 17m.