Train Essen to Bavaria from €151 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bavaria takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is an hourly train service 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 31m
Duration: 655 km
Distance: €151
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...

5h 23m

€129–289

Essen to Bavaria train times

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 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:53 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:36 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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