Train Essen to Dachau from €149 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dachau takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Dachau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration: 680 km
Distance: €149
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...

5h 37m

€127–399

Essen to Dachau train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Dachau. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Dachau at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

4:36 PM → 10:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
6:59 PM → 5:11 AM
Arrives next day
10h 12m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 6:41 AM
Arrives next day
7h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:51 AM
6h 31m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 58m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:51 AM
6h 21m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 58m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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