The average train between Gliwice and Essen takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 10h. There is at least one train per day from Gliwice 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 once daily between Gliwice and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gliwice is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gliwice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gliwice station and arriving at Essen station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Gliwice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Gliwice station.
Gliwice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Gliwice to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, BVG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gliwice and Essen is 827.6 km. The road distance is 1,033 km.
You can take a train from Gliwice to Essen Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 41m.