The average train between Munich and Essen Hbf takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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.
Trains run hourly between Munich and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 6:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 19m. 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 Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.
Munich to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Munich and Essen Hbf is 492.7 km. The road distance is 656 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 3m.