The average train between Cham and Essen takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cham 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cham is at 6:12 AM which arrives into Essen at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cham to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cham(Oberpf) station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Schwandorf station and Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Cham to Essen train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Cham(Oberpf) station.
Cham to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cham and Essen is 470.9 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Essen Hbf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 56m.
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