Košice to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Košice and Essen takes 17h 47m and the fastest train takes 16h 24m. 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 47m
Duration: 1,537 km
Distance: €255
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Kosice to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain 526 / ...
Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice

17h 3m

€205–435

Košice to Essen train times

Trains run 5 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:58 PM
16h 24m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:58 PM
17h 5m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
21h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:58 PM
16h 24m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:58 PM
17h 5m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:57 AM
Arrives next day
17h 4m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 4:00 PM
Arrives next day
21h 53m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:58 PM
16h 24m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:58 PM
17h 5m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:16 AM
Arrives next day
17h 23m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
21h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:58 PM
16h 24m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:58 PM
17h 5m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 2 changes
11:45 PM → 4:58 PM
Arrives next day
18h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:07 AM → 8:58 PM
16h 51m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 10:58 PM
16h 51m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
20h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:07 AM → 8:58 PM
16h 51m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:01 PM
16h 54m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 2 changes
6:07 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
20h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:07 AM → 8:58 PM
16h 51m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 10:58 PM
16h 51m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.