The average train between Košice and Essen Hbf takes 17h 37m and the fastest train takes 16h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Košice to Essen Hbf. 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 Košice and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Košice is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 17h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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20h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Košice to Essen Hbf? 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 Košice to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Kosice station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
Košice to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Kosice station.
Košice to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Košice and Essen Hbf is 1059 km. The road distance is 1272 km.
You can take a train from Kosice to Essen Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 16h 54m.