The average train between Wrocław and Essen takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Wrocław 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 Wrocław and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Wrocław is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Poznan Glowny and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wrocław to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wrocław station and arriving at Essen station via Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Wrocław to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wroclaw Glowny station.
Wrocław to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Wrocław to Essen train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, PKP Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wrocław and Essen is 697.6 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Wroclaw Glowny to Essen Hbf via Poznan Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 10h 20m.