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 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. 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.

7h 48m
Duration: 718 km
Distance: €149
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Weilheim(Oberbay)train Rb
Take the train from Weilheim to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6

7h 21m

€125–292

Essen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train times

Trains run twice 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 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Augsburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:00 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 7:55 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 9:55 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:36 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 7:55 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 9:55 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
4:34 PM → 11:55 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes

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