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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Esser is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Esser is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Esser?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Esser. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Zwevegem Gemeentehuis via Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Kortrijk Busterminal 2 perron 23. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

How far is it from Munich to Esser?

The distance between Munich and Esser is 893 km. The road distance is 795 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Esser without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 48m and costs €90 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Munich to Esser, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Esser bus from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Esser?

The best way to get from Munich to Esser is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 48m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 16m.

Where does the Munich to Esser bus arrive?

Munich to Esser bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Can I drive from Munich to Esser?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Esser is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Munich to Esser.

Where can I stay near Esser?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Esser.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Esser by train, bus, night train, car train, car, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
8h 48m
€93–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LilleN280
17h 16m
€52–102
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
12h 18m
€78–287
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Esser
6h 51m
€184–249
Train
1. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
12h 18m
€78–110
Drive 795 km
1. Drive from Munich to Esser795 km
8h 4m
€122–176
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtrai
6h 34m
€122–267
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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
7h 26m
€127–363
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
8h 7m
€140–399
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MUC - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Courtrai
8h 9m
€141–392
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MUC - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
7h 36m
€117–365

Munich to Esser by train and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.9 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Esser, Belgium?

You can take a train from München Hbf to Zwevegem Kerk via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Courtrai, and Kortrijk Busterminal 2 perron 21 in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Lille every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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