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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 | Salzburg Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Salzburg Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Salzburg Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Salzburg Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Salzburg Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Salzburg to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Salzburg and Essen?
Salzburg
- AHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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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
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $164
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salzburg to Essen 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 Salzburg to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Salzburg to Essen start from $100. The average price for this train route is around $100. 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 Salzburg to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Salzburg to Essen is 8h 32m, covering a distance of 368 miles (594 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 32m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Salzburg to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Salzburg to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Salzburg to Essen at 12:00pm. And the latest train departs at 8:00pm.
