The average train between Olomouc and Essen takes 14h 57m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Olomouc 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 3 times a day between Olomouc and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Olomouc is at 1:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 14h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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23h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Olomouc 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.
No, there is no direct train from Olomouc to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olomouc station and arriving at Essen station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
Olomouc to Essen train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Olomouc to Essen train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Olomouc to Essen train tickets online with RegioJet, České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Olomouc and Essen is 752.1 km. The road distance is 1,111 km.
You can take a train from Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, S Spandau Bhf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 4m.