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The average train between Munich and Essen takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 every 3 hours between Munich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Essen. However, there are services departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Munich to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Munich and Essen is 493.3 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 2m.
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