The average train between Essen and Graz takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Graz. 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 4 hours between Essen and Graz. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Graz at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Graz. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Graz station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Essen to Graz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Graz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Graz Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Graz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nightjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Graz is 782.2 km. The road distance is 1,161 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Graz Hbf via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 11h 35m.