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The average train between Košice and Essen takes 17h 37m and the fastest train takes 16h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Košice 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.

17h 37m
Duration
1,537 km
Distance
€235
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Košice to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Košice and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Košice is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 17h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 53m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 5m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 53m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 5m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 53m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 53m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 23m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 5m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 5m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 51m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 54m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 5m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Košice to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,536.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between Košice, Slovakia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kosice to Essen Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 16h 54m.

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