The average train between Pilsen and Essen takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Pilsen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilsen is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pilsen station and arriving at Essen station via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Pilsen to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station.
Pilsen to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Pilsen to Essen train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Pilsen and Essen is 487.6 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Essen Hbf via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 48m.