Innsbruck to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Innsbruck and Essen takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Innsbruck to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 7m
Duration: 822 km
Distance: €176
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
Take the train from München Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

8h 24m

€95–326

Innsbruck to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Innsbruck and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:58 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:50 PM
9h • 3 changes
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