The average train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. 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 twice daily between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is at 4:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
7h 5m • 1 change
7h 7m • 1 change
6h 47m • 1 change
7h 2m • 1 change
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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 7h 2m.
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 in around 7h 6m.
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