The train between Munich and Essen takes 9h 41m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Munich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 12:03 AM which arrives into Essen at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenster(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Essen. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Essen station via Muenster(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Munich to Essen train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Muenchen Hbf station.
Munich to Essen train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Essen(Oldb) station.
Book your Munich to Essen train tickets online with Nightjet, Eurobahn and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Munich and Essen is 571.2 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Essen(Oldb) via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Osnabrück Hbf in around 7h 44m.
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