The average train between Katowice and Essen takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Katowice 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 4 times a day between Katowice and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Katowice is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Rzepin and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 55m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Katowice station and arriving at Essen station via Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.
Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Katowice to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Katowice and Essen is 852.8 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a train from Katowice to Essen Hbf via Rzepin, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 12h 20m.