Essen to Salzburg Trains

Essen to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Salzburg takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

8h 30m
Duration: 801 km
Distance: €166
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

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 / ...

7h 41m

€99–311

Essen to Salzburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Salzburg. 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 Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
5:54 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 11:45 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:46 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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