Bad Reichenhall to Essen trains

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The average train between Bad Reichenhall and Essen takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Reichenhall 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.

8h 13m
Duration: 817 km
Distance: €189
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Freilassing to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

7h 40m

€140–385

Bad Reichenhall to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bad Reichenhall and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Reichenhall is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Freilassing and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:26 AM → 1:06 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:58 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:52 AM → 2:58 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 5:07 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:52 AM → 2:58 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 5:07 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:52 AM → 3:02 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 4:02 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes

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