The average train between Riga and Essen takes 2d 4h and the fastest train takes 47h 40m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Riga 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 4 times a week between Riga and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Riga is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and take an average of 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Riga to Essen. However, there are services departing from Riga station and arriving at Essen station via Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 4h.
Riga to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.
Riga to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Riga and Essen is 1,263.4 km. The road distance is 2,235 km.
You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and Berlin Hbf in around 28h 49m.
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