The average train between Essen and Vienna takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 16m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Vienna station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
Essen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Essen and Vienna is 761.5 km. The road distance is 1,105 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf in around 10h 23m.