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Linz, Austria → Essen, Germany

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Eleven ways to Travel from Linz to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Linz Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$699.59
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$546.95
Plane from Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$572.39
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$521.52
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.07–$381.60
Plane from Linz Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$763.19
Plane from Munich International Airport to Münster
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.89–$457.92

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.04–$305.28
Plane from Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.76–$407.04
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.04–$419.76
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.04–$305.28

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.04–$305.28
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.04–$521.52
Plane from Linz Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$763.19

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$623.27

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$29.26–$305.28
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.07–$356.16
Plane from Munich International Airport to Münster
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$36.89–$368.88

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.43–$89.04

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Linz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.76–$120.84
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.06–$68.69
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.34–$39.43
Train from Linz Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$178.08
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$45.79
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.16–$41.98
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.34–$38.16
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.60–$76.32
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.34–$39.43

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.62–$50.88

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.71–$40.70
Train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.43–$58.51

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.07

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Linz Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.96–$216.24

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.27

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Freising
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$40.70
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.71

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$19.08

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.80–$47.06
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.71–$40.70

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Linz Wissensturm to Dusseldorf
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.80–$53.42

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Linz/Donau to Köln
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.26–$20.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Essen is to bus which costs $33.70 - $59.78 and takes 13h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Linz to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Linz Wissensturm and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Linz to Essen?

The distance between Linz and Essen is 805 km. The road distance is 791.8 km.

How do I travel from Linz to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Linz to Essen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 25m and costs $141.30 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Linz to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Linz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Essen bus from?

Linz to Essen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Linz Wissensturm station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Essen train from?

Linz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Linz to Essen?

The best way to get from Linz to Essen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 25m and costs $141.30 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $59.78 and takes 13h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $456.52 and takes 6h.

Where does the Linz to Essen bus arrive?

Linz to Essen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Linz to Essen train arrive?

Linz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Essen is 792 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Linz to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Linz to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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