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How to get fromEssen to Hallstattby train, night train, bus, car, plane or car train

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There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Hallstatt by train, night train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain41 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain62 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Attnang-PuchheimtrainDrf / ...
    4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to HallstatttrainRe
    10h 34m
    €95–273

  2. Night train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg HbfnighttrainNj
    2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus150 / ...
    13h 17m
    €81–294

  3. Drive 814.3 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Hallstattcar814.3 km
    7h 36m
    €131–189

  4. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)planeDUS - SZG
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
    3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
    7h 37m
    €103–350

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain62
    2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus150 / ...
    11h 11m
    €86–198

  6. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
    2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
    3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Hallstattcar
    6h 41m
    €146–195

  7. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)planeDUS - MUC
    2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Vöcklabrucktrain
    3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
    9h
    €142–407

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)planeFRA - SZG
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
    4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
    8h 39m
    €173–420

  9. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)planeCGN - MUC
    3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Vöcklabrucktrain
    4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
    9h 34m
    €146–451

  10. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeDUS - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
    3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain
    9h 40m
    €106–357

Essen to Hallstatt by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hallstatt, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hallstatt via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Attnang-Puchheim in around 10h 34m.

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