The average train between Essen and Bavaria takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Essen and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 27m. 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 27m.
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 €120–460 and the journey takes 5h 5m.