The average train between Vienna and Essen Hbf takes 13h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Vienna to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Vienna and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
Vienna to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Vienna and Essen Hbf is 761.1 km. The road distance is 991 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf via Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 9h 10m.