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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Munich is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Munich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Muenchen Ost. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Munich?

The distance between Essen and Munich is 545 km. The road distance is 612.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Munich without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Essen to Munich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Munich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Munich train from?

Essen to Munich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Munich?

The best way to get from Essen to Munich is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €180 and takes 6h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Munich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Munich train arrive?

Essen to Munich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Munich is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Essen to Munich.

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

Book your Essen to Munich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Munich?

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

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1333+ hotels available in Munich.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Munich?

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

Essen to Munich - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Munich by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or car train

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3h 14m
€88–224
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Munichrideshare 612.6 km
6h 36m
€24–40
Train
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
6h 12m
€76–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
9h 40m
€45–80
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen Ostnighttrain Nj
8h 18m
€40–180
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
4h 18m
Train to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
2. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PAD - MUC
4h 53m
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
5h 10m
€123–260
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbftrain Nightjet
9h 38m
€77–188
Drive 612.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Munichcar 612.6 km
5h 43m
€86–124
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain 1393
4h 50m
€135–168

Essen to Munich by train

15Weekly Trains

6h 12mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 544.7 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC) hourly. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 5h.

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