The average train between Vienna and Essen Hbf takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. 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 every 3 hours between Vienna and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 13m. 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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Vienna to Essen Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Essen Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Essen Hbf train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Transdev GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Essen Hbf is 761.1 km. The road distance is 1,108 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 9h 48m.