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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Ostrava to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostrava-Svinov station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Ostrava-Svinov station.
Ostrava to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Ostrava and Essen is 814 km. The road distance is 974 km.
You can take a train from Ostrava-Stodolni to Essen Hbf via Ostrava-Svinov and Wien Hbf in around 14h 15m.