Salzburg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Essen takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. There is a train service every few hours 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 24m
Duration: 803 km
Distance: €175
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

7h 35m

€83–312

Salzburg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly 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 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:46 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:52 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 5:32 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:52 AM
8h 5m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:52 AM
8h 5m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:47 AM → 11:52 AM
8h 5m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes

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