The average train between Łódź and Essen takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Łódź 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 5 times a week between Łódź and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Łódź is at 12:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Kutno and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



13h 16m • 3 changes



11h 11m • 3 changes



10h 42m • 3 changes



11h 5m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Łódź to Essen. However, there are services departing from Łódź station and arriving at Essen station via Kutno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
Łódź to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Lodz Kaliska station.
Łódź to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Łódź to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Łódź and Essen is 860.1 km. The road distance is 1,003 km.
You can take a train from Lodz Kaliska to Essen Hbf via Kutno, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 11h 37m.