How far is it from Essen to Linz?

The distance between Essen and Linz is 117 km by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Linz takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Linz covers 117 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Linz lies roughly to the south of Essen.

The drive from Essen to Linz mainly follows A 3.

Towns on the route from Essen to Linz include Oberhausen, Duisburg, Köln, Bonn, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.

Distance: 117 kmDrive time: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Essen to Linz takes about 1 h 25 min via A 3. The distance is 117 km. The straight-line distance is 101 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Hilden, Köln, Sankt Augustin, Lienz. Driving directions

Driving directions24 · 117 km

The return trip from Linz to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 117 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Linz?: The distance between Essen and Linz is 117 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Linz?: The drive from Essen to Linz takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Linz?: The fastest route from Essen to Linz covers 117 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Linz from Essen?: Linz lies roughly to the south of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Linz follow?: The drive from Essen to Linz mainly follows A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Linz?: Towns on the route from Essen to Linz include Oberhausen, Duisburg, Köln, Bonn, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.