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Essen - Brno Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

41 trains operate daily from Essen to Brno. The train trip from Essen to Brno is usually about 11 hours and 42 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Distance451 mi (725 km)
Fastest train10h 36m
Lowest price€92.60
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Essen to Brno?

2 train services operate from Essen to Brno. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 36 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn511h 12m€231.63
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company3611h 45m€214.58
  • 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 Essen to Brno start from €46, and on average cost . Daily there are 36 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Brno. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Brno trains arrive at -Kralovo Pole and 3 other train stations.

    From Essen to Brno train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Brno faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Essen to Brno. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Essen and Brno is approximately 451 miles, or 725 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 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.

Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Brno. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday 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 Essen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 41 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 Brno to Essen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main departure 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.

All train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

  • Kettwig Stausee

Where is the train station in Brno?

Main arrival station: -Kralovo Pole

There are more train stations and stops in Brno than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Brno:

Train stations in Brno:

  • -Kralovo Pole

  • -Horni Herspice

  • Židenice

  • Brno hl.n.

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