The average train between Essen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Augsburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Augsburg Hbf station and Weilheim(Oberbay) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
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The distance between Essen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 530.3 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Augsburg Hbf and Weilheim in around 7h 23m.