Essen to Linz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Linz takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. 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.

10h 37m
Duration: 925 km
Distance: €195
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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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 Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx

9h 28m

€112–356

Essen to Linz train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Linz. 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 Linz at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 3:26 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
3:49 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 3:26 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 3:26 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 3:26 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 3:26 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:52 AM → 3:26 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 9:43 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Linz? 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: 924.6 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Linz Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 28m.

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