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Innsbruck - Essen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

22 trains operate daily from Innsbruck to Essen. The train trip from Innsbruck to Essen is usually about 9 hours and 35 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Distance350 mi (564 km)
Fastest train8h 19m
Lowest priceNOK 706.40
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Price trends for trains from Innsbruck to Essen

Monthly average prices

NOK 1,888NOK 1,511NOK 1,133NOK 755NOK 378AMJJASONDJFM

Which train should you take from Innsbruck to Essen?

2 train services operate from Innsbruck to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 14 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn89h 33mNOK 1,699.49
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company149h 37mNOK 1,230.78
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Innsbruck to Essen start from NOK 754, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Innsbruck leaves from Kranebitten and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Innsbruck to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 37 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Innsbruck to Essen. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Innsbruck and Essen is approximately 350 miles, or 564 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 19 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Innsbruck to Essen on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Innsbruck at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 22 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 Essen to Innsbruck.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Innsbruck?

Main departure station: Kranebitten

There are two stations in Innsbruck where you can board the train to Essen.

All train stations in Innsbruck:

  • Kranebitten

  • Scharnitz Train Station (Vorplatz)

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

Train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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