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Munich to Essen train

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Cheap train tickets from Munich to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€48

Average

€68

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

08:45AM5h12

Munich Hbf

01:57PMEssen Central Station

€481One-way

1 transfer

08:28AM5h12

Munich Hbf

01:40PMEssen Central Station

€561One-way

0 transfers

09:03AM5h47

Munich Hbf

02:50PMEssen Central Station

€641One-way

3 transfers

08:48AM5h15

Munich Hbf

02:03PMEssen Central Station

€801One-way

0 transfers

08:20AM7h14

Munich Hbf

03:34PMEssen Central Station

€901One-way

2 transfers

Train schedule from Munich to Essen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27

Deutsche Bahn

01:32AM7h57

Munich

09:29AMEssen

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

06:20AM5h43

Munich

12:03PMEssen

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

06:28AM6h45

Munich

01:13PMEssen

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

07:27AM7h08

Munich

02:35PMEssen

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

11:28AM7h09

Munich

06:37PMEssen

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

01:28PM6h41

Munich

08:09PMEssen

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

07:51PM9h07

Munich

04:58AMEssen

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Munich to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Fastest Journey

5 h 43 m

Average

7 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

493 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Munich for Essen every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:20AM5h43

Munich

06:20AMEssen

€401One-way

0 transfers

07:14AM5h49

Munich

07:14AMEssen

€1001One-way

0 transfers

01:28PM6h41

Munich

01:28PMEssen

€1121One-way

0 transfers

06:28AM6h45

Munich

06:28AMEssen

€941One-way

0 transfers

11:28AM7h09

Munich

11:28AMEssen

€1311One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Munich to Essen

	Distance	306 miles (493 km)
	Average train duration	5 h 36 min
	Average train ticket price	$68 (€60)
	Train frequency	20 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day
	Train providers	FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Munich to Essen cover the 306 miles (493 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 36 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 20 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $68 (€60), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $20 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Essen trains

You can travel by train between Munich and Essen with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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 Munich to Essen train.

Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Essen train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: $20
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 17 a day

FAQs: Trains from Munich to Essen

FAQs: Travel by train from Munich to Essen 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 Munich to Essen.

Cheap train tickets from Munich to Essen can start from as little as $20 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Munich to Essen is $68 (€60); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Munich to Essen train time is 5 h 36 min covering the 306 mile (493 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Munich to Essen leaves at 6: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Munich to Essen leaves at 9: 00 PM.

There are 20 trains a day from Munich to Essen which require at least one change with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Munich to Essen, you can count on FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection for the best way to get you to Essen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Essen from Munich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 00 PM.

When departing from Munich, you have various train station options to start your trip from including München Hbf, München Flughafen Terminal and München Ost. When arriving in Essen, you can end your journey in train stations like Essen Hbf, Essen-Hügel and Essen-Kupferdreh.

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

The cheapest month for a train from Munich to Essen is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Essen including taking a bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Munich

Essen

München Hbf is the most popular Munich 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 Munich for your trip to Essen.

München Hbf Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

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Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 Munich, Germany

Phone Number

+49 8913081055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

Public transit options for München Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U4, U5, U7
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
Tram lines: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bus lines: 68, X98
Train lines: ICE, RJ, NJ, IC, EC, RE, RB

München Flughafen Terminal

München Ost Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

München Ost, Orleansplatz 11, 81667 München

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.

München Marienplatz Wifi