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The average train between Essen Hbf and Vienna takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 55m
Duration
1,105 km
Distance
€236
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Vienna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen Hbf and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh17h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh12h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh17h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh17h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh17h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh17h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)WESTbahn Gmbh10h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh10h • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 1,105.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 10h 41m.

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