Linz to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Essen takes 9h and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. 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
Duration: 805 km
Distance: €163
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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8h 3m

€136–303

Linz to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Linz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:34 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 19m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 10:19 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
22h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:26 AM → 4:58 PM
10h 32m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 19m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 10:19 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:26 AM → 4:58 PM
10h 32m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 19m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 10:19 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:26 AM → 4:58 PM
10h 32m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 19m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:34 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 24m • 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.