The average train between Grainau and Essen takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Grainau to Essen. 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 4 times a day between Grainau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grainau is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grainau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via München Hbf station and Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Grainau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Grainau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Grainau and Essen is 529.1 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Grainau to Essen Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 58m.
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