The average train between Kaunas and Essen takes 28h 17m and the fastest train takes 25h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaunas 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 twice daily between Kaunas and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaunas is at 1:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Mockava and take an average of 28h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kaunas to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kaunas station and arriving at Essen station via Mockava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.
Kaunas to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Kaunas station.
Kaunas to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Kaunas and Essen is 1,186 km. The road distance is 1,504 km.
You can take a train from Kaunas to Essen Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 18h 45m.