Night Trains Trains in Germany Trains in France Trains in Spain Trains in the UK Trains in Italy

Featured Destinations

Rome to Venice train Barcelona to Madrid train Paris to Amsterdam train London to Paris train Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train Vienna to Budapest train Venice to Milan train Malmo to Copenhagen train Prague to Berlin train Brussels to Amsterdam train

Buses

Buses in Germany Buses in the UK Buses in France Buses in the US Buses in Spain

Featured Destinations

Valencia to Barcelona bus Brussels to Paris bus Cork to Dublin bus Madrid to Granada bus Manchester to Leeds bus Paris to Amsterdam bus Malaga to Madrid bus Vienna to Bratislava bus Paris to Brussels bus Lisbon to Lagos bus

Flights

Flight Cancellations Flights to France Flights to Poland Flights to the UK Flights to Germany Flights to Canada Flights to Poland

Featured Destinations

Paris to Barcelona flights Amsterdam to Budapest flights Manchester to Rome flights London to Copenhagen flights Amsterdam to Berlin flights Paris to Milan flights Rome to Barcelona flights Madrid to Brussels flights Milan to Berlin flights London to Amsterdam flights

Ferries

Fred Olsen Express Toremar SNAV Moby Lines Trasmapi

Featured Destinations

Calais to Dover ferry Palma to Ibiza ferry Sorrento to Positano ferry Santorini to Mykonos ferry Palermo to Naples ferry Dublin to Holyhead ferry

Your bookings

Essen to Munich train

Q: How long is the train from Essen to Munich?

On average the Essen to Munich train travel time is 8 h 6 min for the 306 miles (493 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: When can I take the first train from Essen to Munich? When can I take the last train for the day?

You can take the earliest train from Essen to Munich at 7: 20 AM or take the last train from Essen to Munich leaving at 9: 01 PM . Look for the latest Essen to Munich train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.

COVID-19 travel updates

Find out what testing and quarantine rules apply for your journey

Download our app

Train, bus, flight and ferry tickets in one place so you can get on with exploring

Inspiration curated for you

Unique travel stories told through a local lens

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Munich

Showing times and prices for Aug 13

Cheapest

€76

Average

€113

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

2nd Cheapest

04:00PMEssen Hbf7h41 11:41PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

€761One-way

2nd Cheapest

08:25PMEssen Hbf9h38 06:03AMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

€761One-way

2nd Cheapest

04:42PMEssen Hbf7h27 12:09AMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

€761One-way

05:59PMEssen Hbf7h52 01:51AMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

€801One-way

02:39PMEssen Hbf5h50 08:29PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

€801One-way

Train schedule from Essen to Munich

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 13

01:48AMEssen Hbf6h45 08:33AMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

01:48AMEssen Hbf8h39 10:27AMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

03:48AMEssen Hbf6h45 10:33AMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

03:48AMEssen Hbf6h39 10:27AMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

04:36AMEssen Hbf7h14 11:50AMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

05:41AMEssen Hbf6h46 12:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

05:41AMEssen Hbf5h46 11:27AMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

06:41AMEssen Hbf5h46 12:27PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

06:41AMEssen Hbf7h21 02:02PMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

07:06AMEssen Hbf6h06 01:12PMMunich Hbf

4 transfers

07:06AMEssen Hbf7h05 02:11PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

07:58AMEssen Hbf5h29 01:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

07:58AMEssen Hbf7h14 03:12PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

08:06AMEssen Hbf6h05 02:11PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

08:39AMEssen Hbf5h53 02:32PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

08:39AMEssen Hbf7h23 04:02PMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

08:41AMEssen Hbf5h46 02:27PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

09:21AMEssen Hbf6h08 03:29PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

09:57AMEssen Hbf5h31 03:28PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

09:57AMEssen Hbf7h30 05:27PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

10:36AMEssen Hbf6h01 04:37PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

10:36AMEssen Hbf7h27 06:03PMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

10:41AMEssen Hbf5h46 04:27PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

11:50AMEssen Hbf5h48 05:38PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

11:50AMEssen Hbf5h37 05:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

12:36PMEssen Hbf5h57 06:33PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

12:42PMEssen Hbf5h45 06:27PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

01:05PMEssen Hbf6h06 07:11PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

01:05PMEssen Hbf6h22 07:27PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

01:51PMEssen Hbf5h50 07:41PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

01:51PMEssen Hbf5h36 07:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

01:58PMEssen Hbf7h14 09:12PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

02:39PMEssen Hbf5h50 08:29PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

02:39PMEssen Hbf5h49 08:28PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

02:45PMEssen Hbf7h16 10:01PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

02:45PMEssen Hbf5h43 08:28PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

02:56PMEssen Hbf7h30 10:26PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

03:49PMEssen Hbf5h38 09:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

03:49PMEssen Hbf5h43 09:32PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

04:00PMEssen Hbf7h41 11:41PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

04:42PMEssen Hbf7h27 12:09AMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

04:49PMEssen Hbf5h37 10:26PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

04:49PMEssen Hbf5h44 10:33PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

05:49PMEssen Hbf5h57 11:46PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

05:59PMEssen Hbf7h52 01:51AMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

06:37PMEssen Hbf6h30 01:07AMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

06:37PMEssen Hbf6h14 12:51AMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

06:54PMEssen Hbf6h04 12:58AMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

08:25PMEssen Hbf9h38 06:03AMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

10:41PMEssen Hbf8h50 07:31AMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

10:41PMEssen Hbf7h22 06:03AMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets by train, bus or flight

Sat
Aug 13

Sun
Aug 14

Mon
Aug 15

Tue
Aug 16

Wed
Aug 17

Thu
Aug 18

Fri
Aug 19

Sat
Aug 20

Sun
Aug 21

Mon
Aug 22

Tue
Aug 23

Wed
Aug 24

Thu
Aug 25

Fri
Aug 26

Sat
Aug 27

Sun
Aug 28

Mon
Aug 29

Tue
Aug 30

Wed
Aug 31

Thu
Sep 01

Fri
Sep 02

Fastest train times from Essen to Munich

Showing times and prices for Aug 13

Fastest Journey

5 h 29 m

Average

6 h 32 m

Trains per day

Distance

493 km

Of the 51 trains that leave Essen for Munich every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:58AMEssen Hbf5h29 01:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

€1161One-way

2nd Fastest

09:57AMEssen Hbf5h31 03:28PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

€1261One-way

01:51PMEssen Hbf5h36 07:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

€1161One-way

04:49PMEssen Hbf5h37 10:26PMMunich Hbf

1 transfer

€1261One-way

11:50AMEssen Hbf5h37 05:27PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

€1261One-way

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Overview: Train from Essen to Munich

	Distance	306 miles (493 km)
	Average train duration	8 h 6 min
	Average train ticket price	$57 (€52)
	Train frequency	16 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Essen to Munich cover the 306 miles (493 km) long route taking on average 8 h 6 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $57 (€52), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $19 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in München Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Munich trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets from Essen to Munich from $19 (€18) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Essen to Munich train.

Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Munich train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 48 min
Average Price: $19
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 11 a day

Deutsche Bahn trains from Essen to Munich

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Essen to Munich. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Essen to Munich and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

Deutsche Bahn

More information

More information:	Deutsche Bahn
More information:	Trains in Germany
More information:	Trains
More information:	Eurail Pass
More information:	High-speed trains

Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to Munich

Travel by train to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Munich.

Train tickets to Munich from Essen for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $19 (€18) one way in the next 7 days.

If you are looking to book your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Essen to Munich train to cost on average $57 (€52) one way.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Essen to Munich by train to be approximately 306 miles (493 km).

On average the Essen to Munich train travel time is 8 h 6 min for the 306 miles (493 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

When departing from Essen, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. When arriving in Munich, you can end your route in train stations like München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz.

Omio customers book a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf most frequently for this route.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at München Hbf, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city center.

For the journey from Essen to Munich you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Essen and Munich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

On average, there are 16 trains a day from Essen to Munich. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

You can take the earliest train from Essen to Munich at 7: 20 AM or take the last train from Essen to Munich leaving at 9: 01 PM. Look for the latest Essen to Munich train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this route and save money. If you book train tickets between Essen and Munich within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $57 (€52) one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your train ticket from Essen to Munich a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Essen

Munich

Essen Hbf is the most popular Essen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Essen for your trip to Munich.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen Hbf, Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127 Essen

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Eiberg, Sachsenring 1, 45279 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Altenessen, Hövelstraße 8, 45326 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen West, Am Westbahnhof 1, 45144 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Steele, Steeler Platz 1, 45276 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Werden, Im Löwental 11, 45239 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Frohnhausen, Onckenstraße 61, 45144 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Horst, Fleherweg 1, 45279 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Bergeborbeck, Hafenstr. 7-11, 45356 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Kupferdreh, Hofstraße 1, 45257 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Zollverein Nord, Schonnebeckhöfe 216, 45327 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Steele Ost, Bochumer Landstr. 122a, 45276 Essen

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Hügel, Freiherr-von-Stein-Str. 211, 45133 Essen

More options for your journey from Essen to Munich

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Return journeys for trains from Essen to Munich

Buses from Essen to Munich

Flights from Essen to Munich

Compare all journeys between Essen and Munich

More information on how to get to Essen Train Station(s)

Tickets and more information for trains to Munich

Essen to Munich train

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Munich

Train schedule from Essen to Munich

Compare prices and tickets by train, bus or flight

Fastest train times from Essen to Munich

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Overview: Train from Essen to Munich

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Munich trains

Deutsche Bahn trains from Essen to Munich

Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to Munich

What is the price of the cheapest train from Essen to Munich?

How much does it cost to take a train between Essen and Munich?

What is the distance between Essen and Munich by train?

How long is the train from Essen to Munich?

When traveling by train from Essen to Munich, which train station in Essen do I depart from and which train station in Munich do I arrive in?

Where is the train station in Essen? Where is the train station in Munich?

What train companies go from Essen to Munich?

How many trains per day are there to Munich from Essen?

When can I take the first train from Essen to Munich? When can I take the last train for the day?

How far in advance should I book train tickets to Munich from Essen for the best deals?

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

More options for your journey from Essen to Munich

Most popular trains, buses and flights

Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

Useful links