The average train between Bavaria and Essen takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Bavaria 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 hourly between Bavaria and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Bavaria is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bavaria 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bavaria to Essen. 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 49m.
Bavaria to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Bavaria to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bavaria and Essen is 418.9 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Marienplatz to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 57m.