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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Vienna takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 8m
Duration
1,114 km
Distance
€243
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
9h 43m
€184–774

Essen to Vienna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Vienna at 10:52 AM. 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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  • Distance: 1,113.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 43m.

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