Train Essen to Oberstdorf from €158 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Oberstdorf takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. 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 45m
Duration: 643 km
Distance: €158
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

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

6h 48m

€125–287

Essen to Oberstdorf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

12:59 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 8:21 AM
Arrives next day
9h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:36 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 7:21 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 7:32 PM
6h 33m • 1 change

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