The average train between Essen and Berchtesgaden takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. 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.
Trains run 3 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 7:20 AM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Berchtesgaden station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Essen to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freilassing station.
Book your Essen to Berchtesgaden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Berchtesgaden is 606 km. The road distance is 827 km.
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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