Essen to Oberstdorf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Oberstdorf takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Oberstdorf. 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 29m
Duration: 643 km
Distance: €132
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorftrain Re75

6h 46m

€109–295

Essen to Oberstdorf train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:00 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 22m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:19 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:03 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 8:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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