Essen Hbf to Vienna Trains

Essen Hbf to Vienna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Vienna takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 2m
Duration: 1,105 km
Distance: €216
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...

10h 32m

€143–394

Essen Hbf to Vienna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen Hbf and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:54 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
3:49 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:52 AM → 4:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 10:22 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Vienna? 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.

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 32m.

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