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Essen to Berchtesgaden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Berchtesgaden takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Berchtesgaden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 18m
Duration
836 km
Distance
€187
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain train Re
8h 14m
€154–700

Essen to Berchtesgaden train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 835.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Berchtesgaden, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Berchtesgaden Hbf via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Freilassing in around 8h 14m.

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