The average train between Riga and Essen takes 2d 20h and the fastest train takes 2d 19h. 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 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and take an average of 2d 20h. 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 20h.
Riga to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru 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 2,237 km.
You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 29h 46m.
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