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Essen to München Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and München Hbf takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to München Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration
662 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Essen to München Hbf train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and München Hbf. 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 München Hbf at 7:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to München Hbf? 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.

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  • Distance: 662.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and München Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–210 and the journey takes 5h 4m.

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