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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bavaria is to rideshare which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bavaria is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bavaria?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Marienplatz via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Bavaria?

The distance between Essen and Bavaria is 655 km. The road distance is 612.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bavaria without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Essen to Bavaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bavaria train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Bavaria?

The best way to get from Essen to Bavaria is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Essen to Bavaria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bavaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bavaria is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Essen to Bavaria.

Where can I stay near Bavaria?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Bavaria.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Bavaria?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Bavaria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Bavaria - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Bavaria by train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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 Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 17m
€53–148
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Munichrideshare 612.6 km
6h 36m
€24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N885 / ...
9h 56m
€35–71
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 33m
€64–366
Drive 612.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Munichcar 612.6 km
5h 46m
€87–126
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain 1393
4h 56m
€137–170
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
3h 29m
€95–269
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
3h 55m
€97–306
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4h 13m
€113–249
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
4h 51m
€135–254
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Rosenheimtrain
5h 26m
€87–322

Essen to Bavaria by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 655.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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