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| 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 | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Unterfoehring Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Munich Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Munich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, 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
- BMunich 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
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 $20. The average price for this train route is around $113. 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 6h 17m, 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 41 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
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 11:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Munich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Munich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Munich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Munich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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 Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $169To 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 $169 to $303 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 $169 which is on 2025-12-12.
