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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Essen and Wrocław. The average train journey from Essen to Wrocław takes 15 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 13 hours and 27 minutes.
Distance | 403 mi (649 km) |
Fastest train | 13h 27m |
Lowest price | £52.12 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Wrocław?
2 train services operate from Essen to Wrocław. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 13h 27m | £52.12 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 15h 23m | £119.19 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Wrocław start from £117, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wrocław. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen(Oldb) . And in Wrocław trains arrive at Wroclaw Glowny Train Station .
From Essen to Wrocław train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 15 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wrocław faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 13 hours and 27 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Wrocław.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Wrocław is approximately 403 miles, or 649 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 27 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 Essen to Wrocław on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 16:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 Wrocław to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
Where is the train station in Wrocław?
Main arrival station: Wroclaw Glowny Train Station
Wrocław has one train station.
Train stations in Wrocław:
Wroclaw Glowny Train Station
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