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Wrocław - Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are 23 daily trains from Wrocław to Essen. Traveling by train from Wrocław to Essen usually takes around 10 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Distance434 mi (698 km)
Fastest train8h 43m
Lowest price$82.45
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Price trends for trains from Wrocław to Essen

Monthly average prices

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Which train should you take from Wrocław to Essen?

2 train services operate from Wrocław to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn1511h 0m$141.84
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company1410h 54m$134.02
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wrocław to Essen start from $82, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wrocław leaves from Wroclaw Glowny Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Kettwig Stausee and 2 other train stations.

    From Wrocław to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 43 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 20 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Wrocław and Essen is approximately 434 miles, or 698 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 56 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 43 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wrocław to Essen on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Wrocław at 5:00am 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 23 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 Essen to Wrocław.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Wrocław?

Main departure station: Wroclaw Glowny Train Station

There is one train station in Wrocław.

All train stations in Wrocław:

  • Wroclaw Glowny Train Station

Where is the train station in Essen?

Main arrival station: Kettwig

There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Wrocław will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Essen:

Train stations in Essen:

  • Kettwig

  • Kettwig Stausee

  • Train Station

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