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 €45 - €75 and takes 11h 44m.

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 - €270.

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 Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Essen central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

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 6h 12m and costs €130 - €170.

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.

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 6h 12m and costs €130 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 44m.

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.

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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich Airport Terminal 2 and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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
€88–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
11h 44m
€46–70
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
6h 12m
€130–170
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Flughafen, Terminal 2 to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof WestX109
2. Take the night train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Essen HbfNj
9h 36m
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 20m
€96–272
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 28m
€129–243
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Munich-MUC to Essen612.3 km
5h 25m
Drive 612.3 km
1. Drive from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Essen612.3 km
5h 25m
€86–124
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 bus and train

206Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–160 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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