The train between Katowice and Essen takes 14h 4m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Katowice to Essen. 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 Katowice and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:44 PM at night, and the last departure from Katowice is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Katowice station and arriving at Essen station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.
Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Katowice and Essen is 852.8 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a train from Katowice to Essen Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 8m.