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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostrava and Essen takes 15h 56m and the fastest train takes 14h 22m. 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.

15h 56m
Duration
1,305 km
Distance
€216
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Ostrava to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Ostrava and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostrava is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Ostrava-Svinov and take an average of 15h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 33m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 33m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 3m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 33m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 1,304.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 56m

What companies run services between Ostrava, Czechia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Ostrava-Stodolni to Essen Hbf via Ostrava-Svinov and Wien Hbf in around 14h 15m.

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