The average train between Kraków and Essen takes 14h 34m and the fastest train takes 13h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Kraków 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 Kraków and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rzepin and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Essen station via Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
Kraków to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kraków to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Essen is 921 km. The road distance is 1,117 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Essen Hbf via Rzepin, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, Hamm, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 12h 58m.
