Essen to Bavaria Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bavaria takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Bavaria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 46m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €131
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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

5h 8m

€111–228

Essen to Bavaria train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bavaria? 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.