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Trip Summary
You can pick from 84 daily train trips between Krakow and Essen. The average train journey from Krakow to Essen takes 15 hours and 33 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 11 hours and 39 minutes.
Distance | 573 mi (922 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 39m |
Lowest price | £89.18 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Krakow to Essen?
2 train services operate from Krakow to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 58 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 58 | 15h 19m | £62.26 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 37 | 15h 53m | £128.12 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Krakow to Essen start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 37 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Krakow leaves from Central Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Eiberg and 11 other train stations.
From Krakow to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 15 hours and 53 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 11 hours and 39 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Krakow and Essen is approximately 573 miles, or 922 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 39 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 Krakow to Essen are the most crowded on Saturday. 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Krakow at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 84 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 Krakow.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Krakow?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Krakow.
All train stations in Krakow:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Kupferdreh
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Krakow will stop at one (or more) of the 12 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Holthausen
Essen-Gerschede
Kettwig Stausee
Essen-Hügel
Train Station
Essen-Horst
Kettwig
Essen-Werden
Essen-Dellwig
Essen-Dellwig Ost
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