Train Prague to Essen from €176 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Prague and Essen takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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.

9h 48m
Duration: 861 km
Distance: €176
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Reinickendorf

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8h 25m

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Prague to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Prague and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Prague is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

2:41 PM → 11:40 PM
8h 59m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 8:38 AM
Arrives next day
15h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 53m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 9:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 53m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:13 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 9:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 53m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:13 PM
8h 32m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 53m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 54m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 8:38 AM
Arrives next day
15h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 53m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:13 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 43m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 9:13 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 53m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:13 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 43m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 9:13 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
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