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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 391 miles (630 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $266 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 43m Average total duration 16h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Essen:
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Essen costing on average $202 (€166).
A bus is $203 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Essen costing on average $266 (€218).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 16h 13m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (8h 36m by train vs 8h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $202 (€166) compared to roughly $65 (€53) 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.
Compare prices and tickets Munich to Essen by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Essen
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Belgium
Trains from Munich to Essen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $189 (€155) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 391 miles (630 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 391 miles (630 km) |
Average train duration 8h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $189 (€155) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Munich to Essen trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Munich and Essen from $51 (€42). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Essen 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 Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich to Essen
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
WifiLockersShoppingParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskParkingDiningATMAccessibilityBike ParkingMore options for your journey from Munich to Essen
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