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 and train which takes 3h 29m and costs €95 - €260.

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 five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Munich?

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 Munich?

The distance between Essen and Munich is 654 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 5h 13m and costs €60 - €160.

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

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

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Munich?

The best way to get from Essen to Munich is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 50m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Munich is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 557+ 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Munich 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 13m
€60–160
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 50m
€30–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen Ostnighttrain Nj
8h 18m
€55–360
Drive 612.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Munichcar 612.6 km
5h 44m
€86–125
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain 1393
4h 49m
€136–169
Fly from Düsseldorf 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
€95–259
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, 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
€96–291
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, 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
€130–254
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
4h 32m
€110–249

Essen to Munich by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653.7 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–160 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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