The average train between Essen and Berchtesgaden takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. There is at least one train 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 once daily 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 11h 20m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Freilassing station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Essen to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Freilassing station.
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The distance between Essen and Berchtesgaden is 606 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Freilassing in around 9h 6m.
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