The average train between Essen Hbf and Vienna takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Essen Hbf and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Vienna at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Vienna station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Essen Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Vienna is 761.1 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 40m.