The average train between München Hbf and Essen takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from München Hbf 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 München Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from München Hbf is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
München Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
München Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between München Hbf and Essen is 492.2 km. The road distance is 607 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–250 and the journey takes 5h 3m.