The average train between Essen Hbf and Kärnten takes 13h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. 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 4 times a day between Essen Hbf and Kärnten. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Kärnten at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Kärnten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Klagenfurt Hbf station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station and Salzburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
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 Railjet, arrive at Klagenfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen Hbf and Kärnten is 720.3 km. The road distance is 968 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Salzburg Hbf in around 11h 27m.