The average train between Grainau and Essen takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. 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 twice daily between Grainau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grainau is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 8h 24m. 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 Grainau station and arriving at Essen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Grainau to Essen train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Grainau to Essen train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Grainau and Essen is 529.1 km. The road distance is 764 km.
You can take a train from Grainau to Essen Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h 47m.