The average train between Essen and Písek takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Písek. 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 day between Essen and Písek. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Písek at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 45m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Písek? 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 Essen to Písek. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Strakonice station via Nürnberg Hbf station, Regensburg Hbf station and Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Essen to Písek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Písek train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Strakonice station.
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The distance between Essen and Písek is 559.1 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Pisek Jih via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, and Strakonice in around 11h 22m.