The average train between Essen and Innsbruck takes 10h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Innsbruck. 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 Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Innsbruck at 6:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Innsbruck station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
Essen to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Innsbruck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Innsbruck is 563.9 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 8h 24m.
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