The average train between Vilnius and Essen takes 24h 51m and the fastest train takes 19h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Vilnius 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 twice daily between Vilnius and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vilnius is at 12:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Mockava and take an average of 24h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Essen. However, there are services departing from Vilnius station and arriving at Essen station via Mockava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.
Vilnius to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
Vilnius to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Vilnius and Essen is 1,268.1 km. The road distance is 1,617 km.
You can take a train from Vilnius to Essen Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 18h 48m.