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The average train between Essen and Cham takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Cham. 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 Cham. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 1:51 PM which arrives into Cham at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cham. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Cham(Oberpf) station via Nürnberg Hbf station and Schwandorf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Essen to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cham train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Cham(Oberpf) station.
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The distance between Essen and Cham is 470.9 km. The road distance is 594 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cham(Oberpf) via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 6h 41m.
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