Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | ZOB Hackerbrücke | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | ZOB Hackerbrücke | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn München | Essen Central Train Station | Unterfoehring Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R$116, 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. Travelers 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 R$116
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Munich by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Munich?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Munich start from R$116. The average price for this train route is around R$635. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Munich?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Munich is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 305 miles (492 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Essen to Munich route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Munich?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Munich at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:10pm.
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 May 14, 2026 with a price of R$338To 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 R$338 to R$1,356 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 R$338 which is on 2026-05-14.
