How much does a train ticket cost from Linz to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Linz to Essen start from £78. The average price for this train route is around £156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Linz to Essen?

The average train journey time from Linz to Essen is 8h 11m, covering a distance of 390 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Linz to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Linz to Essen?

The earliest train from Linz to Essen departs at 07:34. And the latest train departs at 20:34.

Train Linz to Essen from £78 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Linz to Essen on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:34	Hbf	8h 24m	16:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	10:34	Hbf	8h 24m	18:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	12:34	Hbf	8h 24m	20:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	14:34	Hbf	8h 33m	23:07	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	18:34	Hbf	12h 26m	07:00	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Linz to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 25mAverage duration

390 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£65 - £92	Average duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £166	Average duration8h 11m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Linz and Essen?

Linz

A
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
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Linz/Donau Franckstraße
Linz/Donau Franckstraße Bahnhof, 4020 Linz, Austria

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/511 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Based on 11 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at £156

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Linz to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Linz to Essen start from £78. The average price for this train route is around £156. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Linz to Essen?
The average train journey time from Linz to Essen is 8h 11m, covering a distance of 390 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Linz to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Linz to Essen?
The earliest train from Linz to Essen departs at 07:34. And the latest train departs at 20:34.