The average train between Essen and Austria takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Austria. 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 Essen and Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Austria at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Austria. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Austria station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Essen to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Essen and Austria is 668.8 km. The road distance is 1,117 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stephansplatz via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 10h 18m.