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Trip Overview

The average train between Timișoara and Essen takes 24h 22m and the fastest train takes 19h 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.

24h 22m
Duration
1,595 km
Distance
€275
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Timișoara to Essen train times

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 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 24h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)33h 40m • 2 changes
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 56m • 2 changes
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 38m • 2 changes
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Timișoara 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.

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  • Distance: 1,594.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 22m

What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Timisoara Nord to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 19h 5m.

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