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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Essen and Katowice. The average train journey from Essen to Katowice takes 17 hours and 47 minutes, but some FlixTrain train trips are as short as 14 hours and 41 minutes.
| Distance | 530 mi (852 km) |
| Fastest train | 14h 41m |
| Lowest price | €37.73 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Katowice?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Katowice. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 3 | 17h 47m | €68.17 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 3 daily trips to Katowice from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Katowice Sądowa in Katowice after about 17 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Katowice is approximately 530 miles, or 852 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 17 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 14 hours and 41 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 Katowice. 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 Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 07:00 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 3 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 Katowice to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Katowice?
Main arrival station: Katowice Sądowa
Katowice has one train station.
Train stations in Katowice:
Katowice Sądowa
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