Essen to Berchtesgaden Trains

Essen to Berchtesgaden trains

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The average train between Essen and Berchtesgaden takes 9h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 56m
Duration: 827 km
Distance: €175
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain Re

8h 49m

€105–315

Essen to Berchtesgaden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:24 AM → 2:38 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 3:38 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:38 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:24 AM → 2:38 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 3:38 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:38 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:24 AM → 2:38 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 3:38 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:38 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:24 AM → 2:38 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 3:38 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:38 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:24 AM → 2:38 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
6:16 AM → 3:38 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 4:38 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
11:00 PM → 8:38 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:38 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 4:38 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:38 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:03 AM → 4:38 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:38 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 10:43 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 12:37 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Berchtesgaden? 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.

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Freilassing in around 8h 49m.

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