The average train between Warsaw and Essen takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Warsaw 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 Warsaw and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Gesundbrunnen and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Warsaw 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.
No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Essen. However, there are services departing from Warsaw station and arriving at Essen station via Berlin Gesundbrunnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Warsaw to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.
Warsaw to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Warsaw to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Warsaw and Essen is 964.1 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Essen Hbf via Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, Hamm, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 10h 19m.