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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Eibsee is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Eibsee is to drive and car train which takes 5h 59m and costs €150 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Eibsee?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Eibsee. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Grainau, Eibsee Zugspitzbahn via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Eibsee?

The distance between Essen and Eibsee is 763 km. The road distance is 680.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Eibsee without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Essen to Eibsee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Eibsee bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Eibsee?

The best way to get from Essen to Eibsee is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €110 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Eibsee bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Eibsee?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Eibsee is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Essen to Eibsee.

Where can I stay near Eibsee?

There are 2668+ hotels available in Eibsee.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Eibsee 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 Pasingtrain 47
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 14m
€115–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
13h 26m
€35–53
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
12h 50m
€76–383
Drive 680.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Eibseecar 680.4 km
6h 19m
€108–156
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 40m
€73–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Eibseecar
5h 59m
€150–191
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 Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 51m
€111–282
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 Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 18m
€110–299
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 München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 20m
€107–362

Essen to Eibsee by train and bus

2Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 762.9 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Grainau, Eibsee Zugspitzbahn via Pasing, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Grainau, Eibsee Zugspitzbahn via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 13h 26m.

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