The average train between Essen and Cham takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Cham. 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 4 times a week between Essen and Cham. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Cham at 7:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cham. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Cham station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Essen to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cham(Oberpf) station.
Book your Essen to Cham train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Essen and Cham is 470.9 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cham(Oberpf) via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 7h 8m.