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

The average train ticket price from Essen to Salzburg is $88. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Salzburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Salzburg?

A train trip between Essen and Salzburg is around 8h 1m, although the fastest train will take about 7h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 369 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Salzburg?

The number of trains from Essen to Salzburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Salzburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Essen to Salzburg?

When taking the train from Essen to Salzburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Salzburg?

Trains traveling between Essen and Salzburg leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Hbf, P+R Süd, Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.

What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Once in Salzburg, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Mozarts Geburtshaus, Salzburg Card, Salzburg Cathedral, Festung Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Festival.

Train Essen to Salzburg from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Salzburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $193	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$60 - $263	Average Duration8h 1m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Salzburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 1mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$88

Average train trip duration8h 1m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure6:14am

Distance368 miles (593 km)

Latest train departure7:00pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4.5/59 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

FlixBus

3.5/510,251 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in AT:Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, OBB Eurocity

Essen to Salzburg Train

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

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Salzburg

A - Hbf

B - P+R Süd

C - Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt

D - Salzburg Gnigl

E - Salzburg Aiglhof

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Salzburg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Salzburg.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Salzburg, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Salzburg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Salzburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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