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Trip Summary
You can pick from 54 daily train trips between Essen and Racibórz. The average train journey from Essen to Racibórz takes 14 hours and 49 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 11 hours and 51 minutes.
Distance | 498 mi (802 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 51m |
Lowest price | $145.76 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Racibórz?
2 train services operate from Essen to Racibórz. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 53 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 53 | 14h 46m | $332.38 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 18h 10m | $440.55 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Racibórz start from $441, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Racibórz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Kupferdreh . And in Racibórz trains arrive at Raciborz .
From Essen to Racibórz train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 18 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to Racibórz faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 11 hours and 51 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Racibórz on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Racibórz is approximately 498 miles, or 802 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 51 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Essen to Racibórz are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 54 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Racibórz to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Holthausen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 11 stops and stations in Essen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Holthausen
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Hügel
Essen-Werden
Essen-Horst
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Dellwig
Where is the train station in Racibórz?
Main arrival station: Raciborz
Racibórz has one train station.
Train stations in Racibórz:
Raciborz
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