Linz to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linz and Essen Hbf takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 32m
Duration: 927 km
Distance: €198
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

8h 46m

€153–767

Linz to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily between Linz and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 9:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 11:15 PM
9h 30m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 9:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 11:15 PM
9h 30m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 9:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 11:33 PM
9h 48m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

8:34 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 48m • 1 change

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