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Trip Summary
You can pick from 27 daily train trips between Görlitz and Essen. The average train journey from Görlitz to Essen takes 8 hours and 49 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 344 mi (554 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 58m |
| Lowest price | $49.44 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Görlitz to Essen?
2 train services operate from Görlitz to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 22 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 8h 29m | $163.99 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 22 | 9h 4m | $142.59 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Görlitz to Essen start from $49, and on average cost . Daily there are 22 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Görlitz leaves from Görlitz-Rauschwalde and 3 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Görlitz to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 4 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 6 hours and 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Görlitz and Essen is approximately 344 miles, or 554 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 58 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.
Trains departing from Görlitz to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Görlitz at 3:00am 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 Görlitz.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Görlitz?
Main departure station: Görlitz-Rauschwalde
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Görlitz where you can board the train.
All train stations in Görlitz:
Görlitz-Rauschwalde
Train Station
Hagenwerder
Görlitz-Weinhübel
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 center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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