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Trip Summary
You can pick from 71 daily train trips between Essen and Spittal an der Drau. The average train journey from Essen to Spittal an der Drau takes 11 hours and 41 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 10 hours and 2 minutes.
Distance | 435 mi (700 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 2m |
Lowest price | $110.83 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Spittal an der Drau?
2 train services operate from Essen to Spittal an der Drau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 46 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 29 | 11h 2m | $149.91 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 46 | 12h 9m | $164.69 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Spittal an der Drau start from $125, and on average cost . Daily there are 46 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Spittal an der Drau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and 5 other stations. And in Spittal an der Drau trains arrive at Spittal-Millstättersee .
From Essen to Spittal an der Drau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Spittal an der Drau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Spittal an der Drau is approximately 435 miles, or 700 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 41 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 2 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Essen to Spittal an der Drau are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 71 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Spittal an der Drau to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Kupferdreh
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Essen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Kupferdreh
Train Station
Essen-Werden
Kettwig
Kettwig Stausee
Essen-Dellwig
Where is the train station in Spittal an der Drau?
Main arrival station: Spittal-Millstättersee
Spittal an der Drau has one train station.
Train stations in Spittal an der Drau:
Spittal-Millstättersee
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