Essen to Dachau Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dachau takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Dachau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration: 681 km
Distance: €137
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 36m

€115–256

Essen to Dachau train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Dachau. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Dachau at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:34 PM → 10:11 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
6:36 PM → 1:11 AM
Arrives next day
6h 35m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 6:31 AM
Arrives next day
7h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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