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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salzburg to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$153 - $153Average Duration1d 3h
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$75 - $75Average Duration8h 32m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salzburg to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$153Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salzburg to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$75
Average train trip duration8h 32m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure12:00pm
Distance368 miles (593 km)

Salzburg to Essen Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Salzburg to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Salzburg and Essen 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.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Salzburg to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salzburg to Essen?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Salzburg and Essen is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $75 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $75. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Essen, choose the train, as it will take you from Salzburg to Essen in about 8h 32m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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