The average train between Innsbruck and Essen Hbf takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Innsbruck to Essen Hbf. 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 2 hours between Innsbruck and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Innsbruck to Essen Hbf? 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 Innsbruck to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Kufstein station, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station and Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Innsbruck to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Innsbruck and Essen Hbf is 563.3 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 8h 19m.