The average train between Vilnius and Essen takes 27h 50m and the fastest train takes 27h 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 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Mockava and take an average of 27h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 15m • 4 changes
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27h 11m • 4 changes
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26h 15m • 4 changes
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27h 11m • 4 changes
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26h 15m • 4 changes
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27h 11m • 4 changes
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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 27h 50m.
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 1,610 km.
You can take a train from Vilnius to Essen Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 19h 57m.