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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen to Freising
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Freising is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Essen to Freising without transferring at least once.
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4:59 PM6h08Essen11:07 PMFreisingFind prices1 transfer- 11:00 PM8h07Essen7:07 AMFreisingFind prices1 transfer
- 5:54 PM5h54Essen11:48 PMFreising$1211One-way1 transfer
- 6:36 PM5h51Essen12:27 AMFreising$1211One-way1 transfer
- 6:59 PM6h25Essen1:24 AMFreising$1211One-way1 transfer
- 6:36 PM5h51Essen12:27 AMFreising$1211One-way1 transfer
- 5:54 PM5h54Essen11:48 PMFreising$1211One-way1 transfer
- 4:59 PM6h08Essen11:07 PMFreisingFind prices1 transfer
- 6:59 PM6h25Essen1:24 AMFreising$1211One-way1 transfer
- 11:00 PM8h07Essen7:07 AMFreisingFind prices1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Essen to Freising
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Freising among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $229.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Freising:
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Freising costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Freising take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (6h 17m by train vs 6h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $229 (€187) compared to roughly $108 (€89) 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.
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.
Compare prices and tickets Essen to Freising by train or bus
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Why should you book Essen to Freising trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to find the best option for your trip from Essen to Freising.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Essen to Freising.
Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Essen to Freising.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Essen to Freising
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Trains from Essen to Freising run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $229 (€187) but you can travel from only $62 (€51) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 12:59. The fastest train covers the 298 miles (480 km) distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 298 miles (480 km) |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $229 (€187) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 8:10 AM |
Last train 12:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Essen to Freising trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Essen and Freising from $62 (€51). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Essen to Freising
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Freising 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 Freising, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Essen to Freising
Most Essen to Freising trains use the Essen Hbf to Freising station pair. Use this guide to compare Essen and Freising train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Essen station do trains to Freising leave from?
Getting to Essen Hbf from Essen city centre
Essen Hbf train station facilities and services
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Which Freising station do trains from Essen arrive at?
Getting to Freising from Freising city centre
Freising train station facilities and services
Freising has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Parkcafe, Weissbräu Huber, Q-Bar, Dolomiti
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freising. ATMs are available at Freising.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freising. Information desks are available at Freising.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freising. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freising: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freising: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freising.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Isarhotel, Mercure Hotel München Freising Airport, Hotel Corbin.
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