The average train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen. 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 4 times a day between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is at 2:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Essen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen is 530.3 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen Hbf via München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h.
