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Linz to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Essen takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. 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.

10h 17m
Duration
927 km
Distance
€203
Average price
Twice daily
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
8h 39m
€144–338

Linz to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Linz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 12:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 927 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 8h 39m.

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