The average train between Traunstein and Essen takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Traunstein 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 hourly between Traunstein and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Traunstein is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Traunstein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Traunstein station and arriving at Essen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Traunstein to Essen train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Traunstein station.
Traunstein to Essen train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Traunstein to Essen train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Traunstein and Essen is 568.4 km. The road distance is 774 km.
You can take a train from Traunstein to Essen Hbf via München Hbf in around 6h 43m.