The average train between Essen and Salzburg takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Salzburg. 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 5 times a week between Essen and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Salzburg at 3:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Salzburg station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Essen to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Salzburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Salzburg is 594.7 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and München Hbf in around 7h 35m.
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