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Innsbruck to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between Innsbruck and Essen Hbf takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

9h 26m
Duration
822 km
Distance
€179
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain train Rj / ...
  2. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rb
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
  4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
8h 6m
€140–300

Innsbruck to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Innsbruck and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 2:16 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:53 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 29m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 3 changes

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 3 changes

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 3 changes

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    ÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 29m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 821.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 8h 6m.

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