The average train between Essen and Zgorzelec takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Zgorzelec. 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 every 2 hours between Essen and Zgorzelec. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Zgorzelec at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zgorzelec. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zgorzelec station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Essen to Zgorzelec train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zgorzelec train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Goerlitz station.
Book your Essen to Zgorzelec train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Zgorzelec is 556.7 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zgorzelec via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, and Goerlitz in around 8h 4m.