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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Oberstdorf is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Oberstdorf is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Oberstdorf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oberstdorf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Oberstdorf?

The distance between Essen and Oberstdorf is 637 km. The road distance is 624.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Oberstdorf without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Essen to Oberstdorf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Oberstdorf train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Oberstdorf train arrive?

Essen to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Oberstdorf?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Oberstdorf is 625 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Essen to Oberstdorf.

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

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Where can I stay near Oberstdorf?

There are 2878+ hotels available in Oberstdorf.

Essen to Oberstdorf - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Oberstdorf by train, car, plane, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to OberstdorfRe75
6h 48m
€80–172
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberstdorf55 / ...
8h 32m
€35–170
Drive 624.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Oberstdorf624.8 km
5h 44m
€88–127
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich 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 Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Immenstadt
7h 5m
€124–335
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ulm HbfIce
3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorf
8h 1m
€101–338
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Oberstdorf
6h 46m
€159–204
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Immenstadt
7h 46m
€133–369
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Immenstadt
8h 29m
€164–315
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadt
8h 49m
€108–332

Essen to Oberstdorf by train

90Weekly Trains

6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 636.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Oberstdorf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 48m.

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