The average train between Cham and Essen takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. 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 3 times a day between Cham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cham is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 7h 36m. 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 station and arriving at Essen station via Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Cham to Essen train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Cham(Oberpf) station.
Cham to Essen train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cham to Essen train tickets online with Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cham and Essen is 470.9 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Essen Hbf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 31m.
