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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Essen takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.

8h 34m
Duration
803 km
Distance
€162
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Salzburg to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Salzburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 2 changes
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    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 803.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 7h 31m.

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