Essen to Lienz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lienz takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lienz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 32m
Duration: 1,013 km
Distance: €221
Average price: 5 times a day
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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 Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain Ic
Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain

11h 57m

€127–425

Essen to Lienz train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Lienz. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lienz at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:54 PM → 11:16 AM
Arrives next day
17h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 7:16 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 11:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
1:51 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 4 changes
5:54 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 5:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 7:16 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 11:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
1:51 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 5:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 7:16 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 11:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
1:51 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 5:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 7:16 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 11:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
1:51 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 5:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 7:16 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 11:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
1:51 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 5:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
8:03 AM → 7:16 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
11:52 AM → 11:16 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Lienz? 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.

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Distance: 1,013.4 km
Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Spittal-Millstaetter See in around 11h 57m.

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