The average train between München Hbf and Essen Hbf takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from München Hbf 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 every 3 hours between München Hbf and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from München Hbf to Essen Hbf? 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.
No, there is no direct train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
München Hbf to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
München Hbf to Essen Hbf 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 Hbf is 491.6 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 2m.