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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Pocking is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Pocking is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Pocking?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Pocking. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Pocking, Zentrum via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Pocking?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Pocking. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Pocking via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Ostbahnhof and Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Pocking?

The distance between Essen and Pocking is 819 km. The road distance is 697 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Pocking without a car is to train via Munich which takes 9h 1m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Essen to Pocking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Pocking bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Pocking train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Pocking?

The best way to get from Essen to Pocking is to train via Munich which takes 9h 1m and costs €150 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Pocking bus arrive?

Essen to Pocking bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Essen to Pocking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Pocking?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Pocking is 697 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Essen to Pocking.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Pocking 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Mühldorftrain Re4
3. Take the train from Mühldorf to Pockingtrain
9h 1m
€151–406
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 55m
€51–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train stationbus N161
14h 34m
€61–100
Drive 697 km
1. Drive from Essen to Pockingcar 697 km
5h 45m
€101–146
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
9h 46m
€153–411
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Pockingcar
10h 16m
€150–200
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 Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
6h 44m
€123–317
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Landshuttrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
7h 24m
€132–339
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 Freilassing to Mühldorftrain
3. Take the train from Mühldorf to Pockingtrain
8h 3m
€130–353
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 Landshuttrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
8h 7m
€175–390
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Freilassing to Mühldorftrain
4. Take the train from Mühldorf to Pockingtrain
8h 5m
€207–506

Essen to Pocking by train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 819.1 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Pocking via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Muenchen Ost, Ostbahnhof, and Mühldorf in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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