The average train between Essen and Szczecin takes 11h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Szczecin. 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 Essen and Szczecin. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Szczecin at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 32m • 3 changes


9h 35m • 3 changes


9h 33m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Szczecin? 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 Szczecin. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Szczecin station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Essen to Szczecin train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Szczecin train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Szczecin Glowny station.
Book your Essen to Szczecin train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Szczecin is 555.8 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Szczecin Glowny via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hannover Hbf, Berlin Hbf, and Pasewalk Bahnhof in around 9h 11m.