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Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen Hbf takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen 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.

7h 55m
Duration
756 km
Distance
€160
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 51m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 756.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Essen Hbf via München Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 16m.

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