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.
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.



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8h 54m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Cheb station, Nuernberg Hbf station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Pilsen to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station.
Pilsen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Pilsen and Essen is 487.6 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Essen Hbf via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 9m.