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Vienna to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Essen takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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.

11h 36m
Duration
1,108 km
Distance
€252
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Munich

best
  1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
  4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
10h 2m
€193–392

Vienna to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Vienna and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 11:08 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,108.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 10h 2m.

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