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Trip Summary
You can pick from 35 daily train trips between Toruń and Essen. The average train journey from Toruń to Essen takes 16 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 12 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 501 mi (807 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 43m |
| Lowest price | £52.79 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Toruń to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Toruń to Essen. However, there are 35 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 35 | 16h 0m | £52.79 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Toruń to Essen start from £40, and on average cost . Daily there are 35 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Toruń leaves from Wschodni and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station and 7 other train stations.
From Toruń to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 16 hours and 0 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 12 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Toruń and Essen is approximately 501 miles, or 807 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Toruń to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Toruń at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. 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 35 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 Toruń.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Toruń?
Main departure station: Wschodni
Toruń has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Toruń:
Wschodni
Torun Glowny
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Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
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 centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Horst
Essen-Werden
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Dellwig
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