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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Salzburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Salzburg?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Salzburg
- AHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
- B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - CSalzburg Aiglhof, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - E
Salzburg Gnigl
Salzburg Gnigl, 5023 Salzburg, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Salzburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Salzburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Salzburg start from $152. The average price for this train route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Salzburg?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Salzburg is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 368 miles (594 km). The quickest train can get you there in 7h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Essen to Salzburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Salzburg?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Salzburg at 6:52am. And the latest train departs at 12:51pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Salzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Salzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
