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Trip Summary
34 trains operate daily from Villach to Essen. The train trip from Villach to Essen is usually about 12 hours and 48 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 24 minutes.
Distance | 456 mi (734 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 24m |
Lowest price | £59.98 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Villach to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Villach to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 23 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Eurocity | 1 | 12h 12m | £77.14 |
Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 12h 20m | £72.98 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 23 | 13h 6m | £78.74 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Villach to Essen start from £60, and on average cost . Daily there are 23 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Villach leaves from Villach Warmbad and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Villach to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 6 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 10 hours and 24 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Villach and Essen is approximately 456 miles, or 734 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 24 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Villach to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Villach 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 34 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Villach to Essen. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Villach.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Villach?
Main departure station: Train Station
Villach has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Villach:
Train Station
Faak Am See
Villach Warmbad
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain 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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