Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Showing times and prices for May 07

Cheapest price

$75

Average price

$140

Fastest journey

4 h 33 m

Average duration

4 h 34 m

Trains per day

35

Distance

441 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.

Fast trains

Of the 35 trains that leave Essen Hbf for Augsburg Hbf on Thu, May 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 441 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .

On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche Bahn10237 · ICE 619
    10:40 PM7h59
    Essen Hbf
    6:39 AMAugsburg Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 913
    6:36 AM4h33
    Essen Hbf
    11:09 AMAugsburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · ICE 1648 · ICE 513
    6:00 AM5h56
    Essen Hbf
    11:56 AMAugsburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 · ICE 991
    2:08 AM6h36
    Essen Hbf
    8:44 AMAugsburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · ICE 591
    6:00 AM4h41
    Essen Hbf
    10:41 AMAugsburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 274 miles (441 km)

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Driving

$123

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$170

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$105

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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30m

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10h 30m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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5h 25m

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The cheapest way to travel from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf:

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf costing on average $123 (€98).

A bus is $115 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf costing on average $170 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Augsburg Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Essen Hbf and Augsburg Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2m sooner (5h 23m by train vs 5h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $123 (€98) compared to roughly $105 (€83) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 921 · ICE 827+bayerischerb866552:08 AM Essen Hbf
6h59
9:07 AM Augsburg Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 · ICE 991
On time
2:08 AM Essen Hbf
6h36
8:44 AM Augsburg Hbf		3 transfers
deutsche_bahn26800 · ICE 911
On time
4:09 AM Essen Hbf
5h00
9:09 AM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 523 · ICE 511
On time
4:30 AM Essen Hbf
5h26
9:56 AM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 101 · ICE 1648 · ICE 513
On time
6:00 AM Essen Hbf
5h56
11:56 AM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 101 · ICE 591
On time
6:00 AM Essen Hbf
4h41
10:41 AM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 913
On time
6:36 AM Essen Hbf
4h33
11:09 AM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 513
On time
6:59 AM Essen Hbf
4h57
11:56 AM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 103 · ICE 593
On time
8:00 AM Essen Hbf
4h41
12:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 103 · IC 1940 · ICE 515
On time
8:00 AM Essen Hbf
5h56
1:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 915
On time
8:36 AM Essen Hbf
4h34
1:10 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 646 · ICE 1225 · ICE 1255
On time
8:40 AM Essen Hbf
6h31
3:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 515
On time
8:59 AM Essen Hbf
4h57
1:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 219 · ICE 575 · ICE 565
On time
9:03 AM Essen Hbf
5h14
2:17 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2013 · ICE 517
On time
9:40 AM Essen Hbf
6h16
3:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 105 · ICE 595
On time
10:00 AM Essen Hbf
4h43
2:43 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 517
On time
10:59 AM Essen Hbf
4h57
3:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnIC 2156 · ICE 1644 · ICE 519
On time
11:40 AM Essen Hbf
6h16
5:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 107 · ICE 597
On time
12:00 PM Essen Hbf
4h41
4:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahn26717 · ICE 589 · ICE 120512:13 PM Essen Hbf
6h32
6:45 PM Augsburg Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 919
On time
12:36 PM Essen Hbf
4h35
5:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 611
On time
2:00 PM Essen Hbf
5h56
7:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1011
On time
2:36 PM Essen Hbf
4h35
7:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 1013
On time
2:59 PM Essen Hbf
6h12
9:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 6112:59 PM Essen Hbf
4h57
7:56 PM Augsburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 201 · IC 1948 · ICE 613
On time
4:00 PM Essen Hbf
5h56
9:56 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 201 · ICE 691
On time
4:00 PM Essen Hbf
4h41
8:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1013
On time
4:36 PM Essen Hbf
4h35
9:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 6134:59 PM Essen Hbf
4h57
9:56 PM Augsburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 203 · ICE 693
On time
6:00 PM Essen Hbf
4h41
10:41 PM Augsburg Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 203 · ICE 1640 · ICE 615
On time
6:00 PM Essen Hbf
5h55
11:55 PM Augsburg Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1015
On time
6:36 PM Essen Hbf
4h35
11:11 PM Augsburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 6156:59 PM Essen Hbf
4h56
11:55 PM Augsburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 205 · ICE 695 · 4239 · 57011
On time
8:00 PM Essen Hbf
10h04
6:04 AM Augsburg Hbf		3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

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Trains from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 09:05. The fastest train covers the 274 miles (441 km) distance in 4h 34m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
274 miles (441 km)
Average train duration
5h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
$35 (€28)
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 34m
First train
5:00 AM
Last train
9:05 AM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Essen Hbf and Augsburg Hbf from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 34m
Cheapest Price
$35 (€28)
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 33m
Cheapest Price
$100 (€80)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Trains from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Augsburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $35 (€28), while the average price is around $123 (€98).
The train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf takes 4h 34m and runs 12 per day.
The distance by train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is 274 miles (441 km).
The first train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf leaves at 5:00 AM.
The last train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf leaves at 9:05 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is by train, with a cost of around $35 (€28).
The train journey from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including views of the Ruhr region's industrial areas and picturesque countryside as you travel through parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria.
A day trip from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 34m each way. Trains run 15 times per day over a distance of 274 miles (441 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf.
Since both Essen Hbf and Augsburg Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Augsburg Hbf include Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Füssen, Memmingen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbf

Essen
Augsburg
The major train station for departures in Essen is Essen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen Hbf for your trip from Essen to Augsburg.
Essen HbfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
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address
Address
Essen Hbf, Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127 Essen
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
Dining
  • Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
  • Kiepenkerl
  • Cafe Extrablatt
  • Tacos
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ambassador
  • Gästearpartment Dahl
  • WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus
  • Motel One

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