Bad Reichenhall to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bad Reichenhall and Essen takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Reichenhall to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 51m
Duration: 811 km
Distance: €166
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Freilassing to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
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Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

8h 6m

€89–325

Bad Reichenhall to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Bad Reichenhall and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Reichenhall is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Freilassing and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 1:33 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 3:37 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:52 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 9:42 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes

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