The average train between Austria and Essen takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Austria and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 9:27 AM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbahnhof and take an average of 11h 54m. 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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Austria to Essen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Westbahnhof 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 1,111 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Essen Hbf via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 10h 21m.