The average train between Essen and Zakopane takes 22h 18m and the fastest train takes 21h 18m. 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 earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:44 AM which arrives into Zakopane at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 22h 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 station and arriving at Zakopane station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zakopane station.
Book your Essen to Zakopane train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Essen and Zakopane is 946.8 km. The road distance is 1,251 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zakopane via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Krakow Glowny in around 16h 13m.