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Trip Summary
7 trains operate daily from Katowice to Essen. The train trip from Katowice to Essen is usually about 14 hours and 1 minute long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 530 mi (852 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 50m |
Lowest price | €96.43 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Katowice to Essen?
2 train services operate from Katowice to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 13h 44m | €96.70 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 14h 59m | €95.50 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Katowice to Essen start from €90, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Katowice leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Katowice to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 14 hours and 59 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 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Katowice and Essen is approximately 530 miles, or 852 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 50 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 Katowice to Essen. 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 Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Katowice at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. 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 7 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 Katowice.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Katowice?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Katowice.
All train stations in Katowice:
Train Station
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
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