- Distance: 662.1 km
- Duration: 5h 49m
The average train between Munich and Essen takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. 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 5 times a day between Munich and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
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 609 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–250 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
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