The average train between Austria and Essen takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Austria and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Austria to Essen. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Austria to Essen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Essen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Austria and Essen is 668.8 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €190–550 and the journey takes 9h 45m.