The average train between Essen and Spittal an der Drau takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Spittal an der Drau. 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 day between Essen and Spittal an der Drau. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Spittal an der Drau at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Spittal an der Drau? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Spittal an der Drau. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Spittal-Millstaetter See station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station and Salzburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
Essen to Spittal an der Drau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Spittal an der Drau train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Spittal-Millstaetter See station.
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The distance between Essen and Spittal an der Drau is 700.1 km. The road distance is 897 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter See via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Salzburg Hbf in around 9h 57m.