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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Starnberg is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Starnberg is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Starnberg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Starnberg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Starnberg Nord via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Essen to Starnberg?

The distance between Essen and Starnberg is 681 km. The road distance is 619.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Starnberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Essen to Starnberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Starnberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Starnberg?

The best way to get from Essen to Starnberg is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Essen to Starnberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Starnberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Starnberg is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Essen to Starnberg.

Where can I stay near Starnberg?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Starnberg.

Essen to Starnberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Starnberg 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 56m
€56–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N885 / ...
10h 38m
€38–75
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 12m
€67–370
Drive 619.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Starnbergcar 619.4 km
6h 1m
€88–127
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain 1393
5h 14m
€139–175
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Laim to Starnberg Nordtrain
3h 56m
€102–280
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
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
4h 22m
€104–317
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 Laim to Starnberg Nordtrain
5h 17m
€137–265
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
4h 59m
€122–260

Essen to Starnberg by train

175Weekly Trains

5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 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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