The average train between Timișoara and Essen takes 27h 36m and the fastest train takes 25h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Timișoara 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 twice daily between Timișoara and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Timișoara is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 27h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Timișoara to Essen. However, there are services departing from Timișoara station and arriving at Essen station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
Timișoara to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Timisoara Nord station.
Timișoara to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Timișoara and Essen is 1,219.3 km. The road distance is 1,676 km.
You can take a train from Timisoara Nord to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 19h 23m.