The train between Kraków and Essen takes 16h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Kraków and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:35 PM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 16h 13m. 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 Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
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, BVG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Essen is 921 km. The road distance is 1,137 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Essen Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 13h 17m.
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