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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Altötting is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Altötting is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Altötting?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Altötting. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Altötting Chiemgaustr. via Holzkirchner Bahnhof, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Altötting?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Altötting. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Altötting via München Hbf and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Altötting?

The distance between Essen and Altötting is 755 km. The road distance is 679.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Altötting without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Essen to Altötting, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Altötting bus from?

Essen to Altötting bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Altötting train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Altötting?

The best way to get from Essen to Altötting is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Altötting bus arrive?

Essen to Altötting bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Altötting train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Altötting?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Altötting is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Essen to Altötting.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Altötting?

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Essen to Altötting - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to MühldorfRb40 / ...
8h 9m
€80–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationN885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße to MühldorfRb40
14h 26m
€40–77
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen OstNj
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to MühldorfRb40 / ...
10h 37m
€80–297
Drive 679.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Altötting679.2 km
6h 1m
€97–140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Altötting
5h 40m
€148–187
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
5h 31m
€115–317
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
6h 12m
€122–341
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Tüßling
6h 50m
€101–315
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorf
6h 55m
€155–300

Essen to Altötting by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 754.7 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Altötting via München Hbf and Mühldorf in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Altötting Chiemgaustr. via Munich central bus station, Holzkirchner Bahnhof, Ostbahnhof, Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße, and Mühldorf in around 14h 26m.

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