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Trip Overview

The average train between Wels and Essen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Wels 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.

9h 8m
Duration
781 km
Distance
€148
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Wels to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Wels and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wels is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 13m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 781.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 13m.

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