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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Essen is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Essen is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Munich to Essen?

The distance between Munich and Essen is 662 km. The road distance is 611.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €160.

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

The train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Munich to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Essen?

The best way to get from Munich to Essen is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Munich to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Essen is 612 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Munich to Essen.

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

Book your Munich to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 412+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Essen?

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Essen by train, bus, night train, car train, car, rideshare, 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 München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 3m
€50–160
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Essenrideshare 611.7 km
7h 28m
€31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
9h 50m
€35–70
Night train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 10m
€55–270
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Essencar
4h 41m
€144–184
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
8h 40m
Drive 611.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Essencar 611.7 km
5h 42m
€86–125
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 22m
€95–261
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
4h 31m
€89–288
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 57m
€130–257
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 44m
€109–253

Munich to Essen by train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 661.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–160 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 €35–70 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Trans Turist also services this route 3 times a week.

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