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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Sosnowiec to Essen. The train trip from Sosnowiec to Essen is usually about 17 hours and 1 minute long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 13 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 533 mi (857 km) |
| Fastest train | 13h 36m |
| Lowest price | €133.41 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Sosnowiec to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Sosnowiec to Essen. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 17h 2m | €137.11 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Sosnowiec to Essen start from €133, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Sosnowiec leaves from Central Bus Station and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Sosnowiec to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 17 hours and 2 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 13 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Sosnowiec and Essen is approximately 533 miles, or 857 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 17 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 36 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 departing from Sosnowiec to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Sosnowiec at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 5 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 Sosnowiec.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sosnowiec?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
There are two stations in Sosnowiec where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Sosnowiec:
Central Bus Station
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Where is the train station in Essen?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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