The average train between Salzburg and Essen takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Salzburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 2:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
8h 50m • 2 changes8h 32m • 2 changes9h 2m • 2 changes8h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg to Essen? 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 Salzburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Essen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Salzburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Salzburg and Essen is 594.7 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h 24m.
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