The average train between Warsaw and Essen takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 37m. 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 4 times a day between Warsaw and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 37m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 37m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 37m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 38m • 1 change

9h 37m • 1 change
Want 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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
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 and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Warsaw and Essen is 964.1 km. The road distance is 1,055 km.
You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 9h 33m.