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Trip Summary
27 trains operate daily from Pilsen to Essen. The train trip from Pilsen to Essen is usually about 10 hours and 16 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 52 minutes.
| Distance | 303 mi (488 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 52m |
| Lowest price | $90.33 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Pilsen to Essen?
2 train services operate from Pilsen to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 21 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 21 | 9h 50m | $123.94 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 11h 16m | $131.44 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Pilsen to Essen start from $114, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Pilsen leaves from Plzen hl.n. . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Eiberg and one other train station.
From Pilsen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 16 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 7 hours and 52 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Pilsen and Essen is approximately 303 miles, or 488 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 52 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.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Pilsen to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Pilsen at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 27 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 Pilsen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pilsen?
Main departure station: Plzen hl.n.
There is one train station in Pilsen.
All train stations in Pilsen:
Plzen hl.n.
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Eiberg
Essen receives travelers from Pilsen at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Horst
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