The average train between Vienna and Essen Hbf takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vienna station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 10h 12m.
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 1,031 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €180–550 and the journey takes 9h 45m.