Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | ZOB Hackerbrücke | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Munich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Munich?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Munich
- AZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
- CMunich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
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München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany - E
München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 17 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at DKK 147
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Munich by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Munich?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Munich start from DKK 147. The average price for this train route is around DKK 697. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Munich?
The average train journey time from Essen to Munich is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 492 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Munich route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Munich?
The earliest train from Essen to Munich departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:00.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of DKK 298To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Munich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from DKK 298 to DKK 1,966 for a train ticket from Essen to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 298, which is on 2026-04-21.
