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Rijeka to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Rijeka and Essen takes 25h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rijeka 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.

25h 34m
Duration
1,220 km
Distance
€226
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rijeka to Essen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Rijeka and Essen. The service departs Rijeka at 6:19 PM in the evening, which arrives into Essen at 19:53:00. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 25h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ÖBBHŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ÖBBHŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ÖBBHŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ÖBBHŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ÖBBHŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ÖBBHŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rijeka to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,220.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 34m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Essen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Rijeka to Essen. However, you can take the vehicle to Ljubljana, walk to Ljubljana, take the train to Villach Hbf, then take the train to Essen Hbf.

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