What is the cheapest way to get from Eching to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Eching to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eching to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Eching to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 3m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Eching and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Eching to Essen. However, there are services departing from Eching and arriving at Essen Hbf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Eching to Essen?

The distance between Eching and Essen is 536 km. The road distance is 610.2 km.

How do I travel from Eching to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Eching to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Eching to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Eching to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eching to Essen train from?

Eching to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Eching to Essen?

The best way to get from Eching to Essen is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Eching to Essen train arrive?

Eching to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Eching to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Eching to Essen is 610 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Eching to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 873+ hotels available in Essen.

Eching to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Eching to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 3m
€87–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
11h 16m
€47–85
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 2m
€127–280
Drive 610.2 km
1. Drive from Eching to Essencar 610.2 km
5h 6m
€87–126
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 45m
€96–277
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 36m
€129–274
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 22m
€129–295
Bus via Essen Hbf
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Essen Hbfbus
14h 1m
€47–65
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Essencar
5h 6m
€143–190

Eching to Essen by train

161Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Eching, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–270 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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