What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Esen?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Esen is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Esen?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Esen is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Esen?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Esen. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Esen Dorp via Nuremberg central bus station, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Esen?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Esen. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Dixmude via Frankfurt, Brussels-Nord and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Munich to Esen?

The distance between Munich and Esen is 917 km. The road distance is 834.1 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Esen without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Esen without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €130 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Esen?

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Munich to Esen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Esen bus from?

Munich to Esen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Esen train from?

Munich to Esen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Esen?

The best way to get from Munich to Esen is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €130 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Munich to Esen bus arrive?

Munich to Esen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Munich to Esen train arrive?

Munich to Esen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Munich to Esen?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Esen is 834 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Munich to Esen.

Where can I stay near Esen?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Esen.

Munich to Esen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Munich to Esen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain Ic / ...
10h 18m
€136–634
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Ost to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Roulerstrain Ic / ...
14h 20m
€68–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Brugesbus N84
18h 45m
€74–121
Drive 834.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to Esencar 834.1 km
8h 29m
€130–188
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gent St Pieterstrain 79
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain Ic / ...
10h 31m
€165–637
Train #2
1. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Torhouttrain Ic / ...
14h 59m
€171–313
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain
7h 46m
€145–301
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain
9h 47m
€179–411
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MUC - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Dixmudetrain
9h 34m
€170–420
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain
9h 18m
€164–409
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MUC - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Lichterveldetrain
5. Take the train from Lichtervelde to Dixmudetrain
9h 18m
€145–354
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MUC - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmudetrain
11h 34m
€157–398

Munich to Esen by train and bus

70Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917.2 km
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Esen, Belgium?

You can take a train from München Hbf to Esen Dorp via Frankfurt, Brussels-Nord, Gand-Saint-Pierre, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 1 in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munich central bus station to Esen Dorp via Nuremberg central bus station, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 5 in around 18h 45m.

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