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Prague to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Prague and Essen takes 9h 52m 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 52m
Duration
861 km
Distance
€181
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Reinickendorf

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  1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin Suedkreuztrain train Rj
  2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
8h 31m
€134–426

Prague to Essen train times

Trains run 5 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 5:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Suedkreuz and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 860.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Essen Hbf via Berlin Suedkreuz and S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 31m.

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