The average train between Essen Hbf and Kärnten takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Kärnten. 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 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Kärnten. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Kärnten at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Kärnten station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
Essen Hbf to Kärnten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Kärnten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Klagenfurt Hbf station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Kärnten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Kärnten is 720.3 km. The road distance is 1,028 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbf via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 10h 53m.