The average train between Essen and Linz takes 12h and the fastest train takes 10h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Linz. 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 twice daily between Essen and Linz. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Linz at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Linz. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Linz station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Essen to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Essen and Linz is 627.5 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 9h 41m.
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