The average train between Ostrava and Essen takes 14h 6m and the fastest train takes 12h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostrava 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 Ostrava and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostrava is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ostrava 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 Ostrava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostrava station and arriving at Essen station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ostrava to Essen train tickets online with RegioJet, České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostrava and Essen is 814 km. The road distance is 1,214 km.
You can take a train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and S Spandau Bhf in around 13h 9m.