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Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Essen takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 31m
Duration
927 km
Distance
€198
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best
  1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
8h 45m
€153–766

Linz to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Linz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 927 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Essen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and München Hbf in around 8h 45m.

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