What is the cheapest way to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen is to fly and train which takes 1h 54m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Munich Airport Terminal 2 and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Munich International Airport and arriving at Essen central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Munich Airport Terminal 2 and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen. However, there are services departing from Flughafen München and arriving at Essen Hbf via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

The distance between Munich Airport Terminal 2 and Essen is 523 km. The road distance is 612.3 km.

How do I travel from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €60 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen bus from?

Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen train from?

Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Flughafen München station.

Train or bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

The best way to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen bus arrive?

Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen train arrive?

Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen is 612 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

Book your Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

Book your Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
1h 54m
€90–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
11h 35m
€32–68
Train
1. Take the train from Flughafen München to PasingS8 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Essen Hbf47 / ...
7h 2m
€61–235
Night train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Essen HbfNj
9h 52m
€66–280
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
2h 30m
€83–259
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
3h 29m
€117–240
Drive 612.3 km
1. Drive from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen612.3 km
5h 25m
€88–126
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Essen
5h 13m
€145–192

Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen by foot and train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Munich Airport Terminal 2, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen Hbf via Flughafen München and Pasing in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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