Innsbruck to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Innsbruck and Essen takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. 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 28m
Duration: 822 km
Distance: €185
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
Take the train from München Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

8h 19m

€96–327

Innsbruck to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Innsbruck and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:16 PM → 5:32 AM
Arrives next day
15h 16m • 3 changes
7:58 PM → 9:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:05 AM → 12:32 PM
12h 27m • 3 changes
4:56 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:32 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
5:20 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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