The average train between Essen and Hallstatt takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Hallstatt. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Hallstatt. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Hallstatt at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hallstatt. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hallstatt station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Essen to Hallstatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hallstatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hallstatt station.
Book your Essen to Hallstatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 5 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Hallstatt is 645.4 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hallstatt via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Attnang-Puchheim in around 10h 31m.