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Trip Overview

The average train between Pilsen and Essen takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Pilsen 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.

10h 25m
Duration
737 km
Distance
€127
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Pilsen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Pilsen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilsen is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 59m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 59m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 59m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 59m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 59m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 59m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pilsen 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.

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  • Distance: 737.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Essen Hbf via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 9m.

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