Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen Trains

Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. There is at least one train 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.

8h 8m
Duration: 762 km
Distance: €158
Average price: Once daily
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Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...

7h 1m

€134–334

Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train times

Trains run once daily 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 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:36 PM → 6:30 AM
Arrives next day
11h 54m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 7:59 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 9:55 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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