The average train between Prague and Essen takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 3 times a day between Prague and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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21h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Prague to Essen? 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 Prague to Essen. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Essen station via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Prague to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Prague to Essen train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Prague and Essen is 542.5 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Essen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 19m.