The average train between Ostrava and Essen takes 17h 39m and the fastest train takes 16h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Ostrava and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ostrava is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bohumin and take an average of 17h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ostrava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostrava station and arriving at Essen station via Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Bohumin station.
Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ostrava to Essen train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, České dráhy (ČD) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ostrava and Essen is 814 km. The road distance is 1,113 km.
You can take a train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Essen Hbf via Bohumin, Poznan Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 13h 13m.