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Essen to Zabrze Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Essen to Zabrze?
There are usually 3 daily bus trips available from Essen to Zabrze.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$84.98 | Avg. Price$96.83 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration19h 11m | Duration18h 9m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Essen to Zabrze. Traveling by train from Essen to Zabrze usually takes 18 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest FlixTrain train can make the trip in 15 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 519 mi (834 km) |
| Fastest train | 15h 50m |
| Lowest price | $66.20 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Zabrze?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Zabrze. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 3 | 18h 5m | $95.04 |
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 Zabrze from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa in Zabrze after about 18 hours and 5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Zabrze
The distance between Essen and Zabrze is approximately 519 miles, or 834 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 18 hours and 4 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 15 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Zabrze on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 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 Zabrze 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 Zabrze?
Main arrival station: Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa
Zabrze has one train station.
All train stations in Zabrze:
Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa
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