The average train between Essen and Bavaria takes 5h 17m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 4:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bavaria station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Essen to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Bavaria train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Bavaria is 418.9 km. The road distance is 664 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 5m.