Essen to Vienna Trains

Essen to Vienna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Vienna takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. 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.

12h 2m
Duration: 1,105 km
Distance: €226
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 32m

€144–405

Essen to Vienna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Vienna. 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 Vienna at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 5:22 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 6:22 PM
11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 5:22 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 6:22 PM
11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 5:22 PM
11h 6m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 6:22 PM
11h 2m • 3 changes
11:00 PM → 10:52 AM
Arrives next day
11h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
18h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Vienna? 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 Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 32m.

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