What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to München Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to München Hbf is to rideshare which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to München Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Essen to München Hbf is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and München Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and München Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at München Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to München Hbf?

The distance between Essen and München Hbf is 654 km. The road distance is 610.6 km.

How do I travel from Essen to München Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to München Hbf without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Essen to München Hbf?

The train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf takes 5h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to München Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to München Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to München Hbf?

The best way to get from Essen to München Hbf is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Essen to München Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to München Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to München Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to München Hbf is 611 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Essen to München Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to München Hbf?

Book your Essen to München Hbf train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to München Hbf?

Book your Essen to München Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near München Hbf?

There are 1321+ hotels available in München Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Essen to München Hbf?

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

Essen to München Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to München Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, 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 Hbf41 / ...
5h 13m
€55–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Munich612.6 km
6h 54m
€24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationN885 / ...
9h 58m
€30–65
Night train via Muenchen Ost
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen OstNj
8h 36m
€60–269
Drive 610.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to München Hbf610.6 km
5h 41m
€86–124
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen HbfNj
9h 29m
€55–360
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost1393
4h 57m
€136–170
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3h 28m
€95–289
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, 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 Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4h 9m
€104–323
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, 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 Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4h 51m
€135–259
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4h 33m
€115–291

Essen to München Hbf by train

197Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.7 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and München Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–140 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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