What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Essen is to night train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Duisburg Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Essen?

The distance between Salzburg and Essen is 639 km. The road distance is 737.4 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Essen without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 24m and costs €130 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Salzburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Essen bus from?

Salzburg to Essen bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Essen train from?

Salzburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Essen is to train via Munich which takes 7h 24m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Hbf, which costs and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Salzburg to Essen bus arrive?

Salzburg to Essen bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Where does the Salzburg to Essen train arrive?

Salzburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Essen is 737 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Salzburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Essen?

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There are 12 ways to get from Salzburg to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, or car

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Fly Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 4m
€85–232
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 48m
€45–130
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 24m
€131–291
Bus via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbfbus
12h 19m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 21m
€107–315
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 13m
€112–336
Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 18m
€178–403
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
6h 56m
€165–445
Train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 53m
€140–290
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
8h 46m
€137–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Bochum central stationbus N965
16h 36m
€68–125
Drive 737.4 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Essencar 737.4 km
6h 52m
€124–179

Salzburg to Essen by train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 638.8 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Garo Reisen operates a bus from Salzburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf twice a week, and the journey takes 12h 6m.

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