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Vienna to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Essen takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. 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 15m
Duration
1,108 km
Distance
€244
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  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 Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
9h 48m
€174–669

Vienna to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Vienna and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,108.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 9h 48m.

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