Essen to Bavaria Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bavaria takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bavaria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €133
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...

5h 8m

€113–240

Essen to Bavaria train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:36 PM → 12:38 AM
Arrives next day
6h 2m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 6:10 AM
Arrives next day
7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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