The average train between Riga and Essen Hbf takes 35h 47m and the fastest train takes 32h 43m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Riga to Essen Hbf. 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 6 times a week between Riga and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Kaišiadorys and take an average of 35h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Riga to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Riga station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 47m.
Riga to Essen Hbf train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
Riga to Essen Hbf train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Riga and Essen Hbf is 1,263.7 km. The road distance is 1,815 km.
You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Essen Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Konin, and Berlin Hbf in around 23h 22m.