Essen to Austria Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Austria takes 12h 29m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. 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.

12h 29m
Duration: 1,109 km
Distance: €229
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...

10h 41m

€147–414

Essen to Austria train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Austria at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:33 PM
11h 9m • 4 changes
6:16 AM → 5:33 PM
11h 17m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 6:33 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:00 PM → 11:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:35 PM
10h 43m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 6:35 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 10:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
1:51 PM → 8:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 6:35 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 10:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
5:54 PM → 8:03 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 6:33 PM
10h 30m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 10:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
3:49 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
16h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:34 PM
10h 42m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 10:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
5:54 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
14h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:34 PM
10h 42m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 10:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
5:54 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
14h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:34 PM
10h 42m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 10:33 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Austria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Austria?

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

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