The average train between Linz and Essen takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Linz 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 once daily between Linz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Essen station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Linz to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Essen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Essen train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Essen is 627.5 km. The road distance is 927 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Essen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 8h 39m.
