The average train between Essen and Spittal an der Drau takes 10h 45m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Spittal an der Drau. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Spittal an der Drau at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Spittal an der Drau. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Spittal an der Drau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Spittal-Millstaetter See station.
Book your Essen to Spittal an der Drau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Spittal an der Drau is 700.1 km. The road distance is 954 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter See via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 9h 23m.