The average train between Katowice and Essen takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Katowice and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Katowice is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 55m. 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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
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.
Book your Katowice to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Katowice and Essen is 852.8 km. The road distance is 1,036 km.
You can take a train from Katowice to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 10h 34m.