- Distance: 662.1 km
- Duration: 6h 10m
The average train between Munich and Essen takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 Munich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Munich station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Munich to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Munich and Essen is 493.3 km. The road distance is 662 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–250 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
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