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Trip Overview

The average train between Innsbruck and Essen takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Innsbruck to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 18m
Duration
822 km
Distance
€164
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Innsbruck to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Innsbruck and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 13m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 13m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express9h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 13m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express9h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 13m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express9h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 13m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express9h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    RailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 37m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 47m • 3 changes
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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 821.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 8h 2m.

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