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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dachau is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dachau is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dachau?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dachau Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Dachau?

The distance between Essen and Dachau is 672 km. The road distance is 598.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dachau without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Essen to Dachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dachau train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Dachau?

The best way to get from Essen to Dachau is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Dachau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Dachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dachau is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Essen to Dachau.

Where can I stay near Dachau?

There are 700+ hotels available in Dachau.

Essen to Dachau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Dachau by train, bus, night train, car, 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 50m
€124–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
10h 30m
€49–82
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Dachau Bahnhoftrain Rb16 / ...
9h 38m
€79–166
Drive 598.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dachaucar 598.4 km
5h 30m
€85–123
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the bus from Oberschleißheim to Dachau Bahnhofbus
3h 47m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
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
4h 15m
€101–268
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
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
5h 9m
€130–285
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
4h 46m
€125–305

Essen to Dachau by train

212Weekly Trains

5h 50mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–290 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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