The average train between Essen and Poprad takes 20h 33m and the fastest train takes 16h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Poprad. 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 once daily between Essen and Poprad. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Poprad at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at S Südkreuz Bhf and take an average of 20h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Poprad. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Poprad station via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.
Essen to Poprad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Poprad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Poprad-Tatry station.
Book your Essen to Poprad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Poprad is 979.7 km. The road distance is 1,461 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Poprad-Tatry via S Südkreuz Bhf, Berlin Suedkreuz, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 16h 34m.