The average train between Vilnius and Essen takes 31h 7m and the fastest train takes 27h 3m. 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 12:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vilnius is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Mockava and take an average of 31h 7m. 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 31h 7m.
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 41m.