Austria to Essen Trains

Austria to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Austria and Essen takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. 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.

10h 22m
Duration: 1,034 km
Distance: €212
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice

10h 50m

€172–392

Austria to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Austria and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Austria is at 3:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:04 PM → 12:58 AM
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9h 54m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:38 AM → 2:58 PM
10h 20m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 6:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:25 AM → 3:00 PM
14h 35m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 6:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:38 AM → 2:58 PM
10h 20m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 58m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 6:58 PM
9h 56m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:02 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 56m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 6:58 PM
9h 56m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 55m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:32 AM → 2:58 PM
13h 26m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 6:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:25 AM → 2:58 PM
14h 33m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 6:58 PM
9h 54m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 55m • 1 change
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