Essen to Salzburg Trains

Essen to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Salzburg takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 54m
Duration: 809 km
Distance: €184
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...

€149–701

Essen to Salzburg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 5:53 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, and take on average 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 28m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 1:46 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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