What is the cheapest way to get from Hallstatt to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Hallstatt to Essen is to bus and train which costs €75 - €210 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hallstatt to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Hallstatt to Essen is to drive and car train which takes 6h 36m and costs €150 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Hallstatt and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hallstatt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hallstatt and arriving at Essen Hbf via Attnang-Puchheim and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Hallstatt to Essen?

The distance between Hallstatt and Essen is 943 km. The road distance is 814.2 km.

How do I travel from Hallstatt to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Hallstatt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €70 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Hallstatt to Essen?

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Hallstatt to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hallstatt to Essen train from?

Hallstatt to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Hallstatt station.

Train or bus from Hallstatt to Essen?

The best way to get from Hallstatt to Essen is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Hallstatt to Essen train arrive?

Hallstatt to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Attnang-Puchheim station.

Can I drive from Hallstatt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hallstatt to Essen is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Hallstatt to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2425+ hotels available in Essen.

Hallstatt to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheimtrain Re
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
10h 36m
€70–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbfbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbfbus
16h 41m
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbfbus 150 / ...
2. Take the night train from Salzburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 18m
€79–292
Drive 814.2 km
1. Drive from Hallstatt to Essencar 814.2 km
7h 27m
€131–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbfbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 62 / ...
11h 24m
€79–202
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Hallstatt to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Essencar
6h 36m
€157–212
Bus to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Mirabellplatz Cbus
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
6h 45m
€95–322
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
8h 17m
€115–367
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
2. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 57m
€120–421
Bus to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Mirabellplatz Cbus
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 20m
€164–399

Hallstatt to Essen by train

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10h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 942.8 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a train from Hallstatt to Essen Hbf via Attnang-Puchheim, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hallstatt Nord to Essen Hbf via Hallstatt Gosaumühle, Bad Ischl Bahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 16h 41m.

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