Train Essen to Cham from €143 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Cham takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 10m
Duration: 625 km
Distance: €143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
Take the train from Schwandorf to Cham(Oberpf)train Rb / ...

6h 49m

€118–279

Essen to Cham train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Cham. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Cham at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:35 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 2:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:30 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 12:35 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 2:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:30 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 12:35 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 2:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:30 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 54m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 12:35 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 2:35 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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