Rome2Rio

München Hbf to Essen trains

Find Transport to Essen

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between München Hbf and Essen takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. 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.

5h 53m
Duration
656 km
Distance
€131
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

München Hbf to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between München Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from München Hbf is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 31m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 17m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 31m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 19m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 23m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 10m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 47m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 23m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 10m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 10m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h • 1 change
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from München Hbf to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from München Hbf to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 656.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between München Hbf, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 2m.

Operators