The average train between Innsbruck and Essen takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Innsbruck and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 11:46 AM which arrives into Essen at 7:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Essen. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Essen station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Innsbruck to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Innsbruck to Essen train tickets online with Railjet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Innsbruck and Essen is 563.9 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 7h 56m.