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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, while a flight costs an average of $797.
Distance: 468 miles (754 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $797 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 10m Average total duration 20h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $160.
A bus is $665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $797.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 26m.
Bus takes on average 21h 10m.
Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$153. The journey takes 10h 56m versus 10h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
How to get from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:20 AM 23h00 Essen 4:20 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 AM 23h00 Essen 4:20 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 AM 23h00 Essen 4:20 AM Klagenfurt am Wörthersee $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $160.
A bus is $665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $797.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 26m.
Bus takes on average 21h 10m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Klagenfurt Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Klagenfurt Annabichl.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by bus.
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