Linz to Essen trains

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The average train between Linz and Essen takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. 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 19m
Duration: 927 km
Distance: €199
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

Linz to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Linz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:26 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

7:45 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

7:45 AM → 5:07 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 18m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

7:26 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 5:07 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

7:26 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 5:07 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

7:26 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 5:07 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

7:26 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 5:07 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

7:26 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 5:07 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 7:03 PM
9h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Linz to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Linz to Essen.

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Distance: 927.1 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Essen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and München Hbf in around 8h 35m.

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