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Dornbirn to Essen train

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Dornbirn - Essen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 21 daily trains from Dornbirn to Essen. Traveling by train from Dornbirn to Essen usually takes around 10 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Distance305 mi (491 km)
Fastest train7h 0m
Lowest price€72.32
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Dornbirn to Essen?

2 train services operate from Dornbirn to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn611h 23m€110.56
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company159h 6m€117.34
  • 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 Dornbirn to Essen start from €72, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Dornbirn leaves from Central Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen Hbf .

    From Dornbirn to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 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 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Dornbirn and Essen is approximately 305 miles, or 491 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 18 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 Dornbirn to Essen are the most crowded on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Dornbirn at 13:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 21 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 Dornbirn.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Dornbirn?

Main departure station: Central Station

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

All train stations in Dornbirn:

  • Central Station

  • Schoren

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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