The average train between Poland and Essen takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Poland 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 Poland and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poland is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Gesundbrunnen and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poland to Essen. However, there are services departing from Poland station and arriving at Essen station via Berlin Gesundbrunnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Poland to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.
Poland to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Poland to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poland and Essen is 836.2 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Essen Hbf via Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 10h 38m.