Train Prague to Essen from €181 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Prague and Essen takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. 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.

8h 28m
Duration: 861 km
Distance: €181
Average price: 5 times a day
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Prague to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Prague and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:38 PM → 5:14 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:41 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 8:37 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:41 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 8:37 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:41 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 8:37 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:41 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 8:37 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:41 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 5:27 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:41 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 57m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 8:37 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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