The average train between Essen and Munich takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Munich. 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 5 times a day between Essen and Munich. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Munich at 1:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Munich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Munich. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at München Hbf station via Brussels-Nord station and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Essen to Munich train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.
Essen to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Munich is 629.8 km. The road distance is 769 km.
You can take a train from Essen to München Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Frankfurt in around 8h 52m.