Essen to Innsbruck trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Innsbruck takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. 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.

10h 32m
Duration: 828 km
Distance: €185
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx

7h 56m

€146–687

Essen to Innsbruck train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

6:36 PM → 7:33 AM
Arrives next day
12h 57m • 2 changes
10:50 PM → 9:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

4:20 AM → 1:58 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 6:08 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 9:58 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 6:08 PM
9h 32m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 9:58 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
2:36 PM → 10:33 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
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