Cham to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cham and Essen takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cham 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 625 km
Distance: €130
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Cham(Oberpf) to Schwandorftrain Rb / ...
Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

7h 56m

€103–270

Cham to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cham is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:26 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
1:37 PM → 8:32 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
3:37 PM → 10:19 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
5:37 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:24 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:24 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:24 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:24 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:26 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 6:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
3:26 PM → 10:19 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:24 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 6:58 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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