How much is the train ticket from Munich to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Munich to Essen start from NOK 217. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,196. 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 Munich to Essen?

The average train ride duration from Munich to Essen is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 305 miles (492 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Munich to Essen route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Munich to Essen?

The earliest train departs from Munich to Essen at 6:20am. And the latest train departs at 11:06pm.

Train Munich to Essen from NOK 548 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Munich to Essen on May 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	11h 22m	9:02am	HBF	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:19pm	Munich Hbf	5h 31m	11:50pm	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:05pm	Munich Fröttmaning	10h 57m	9:02am	HBF	No tags
S-Bahn München + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:05pm	München Johanneskirchen	6h 20m	12:25am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn München + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:05pm	München Johanneskirchen	6h 45m	12:50am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Essen on May 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	12h 48m	8:48pm	HBF	Cheapest
	6:42am	Munich Hbf	5h 16m	11:58am	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	12h 17m	5:02pm	HBF	No tags
	6:42am	Munich Hbf	5h 16m	11:58am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	7:28am	Munich Hbf	6h 30m	1:58pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Munich to Essen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 217, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

305 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNOK 347 - NOK 1,792	Average Duration23h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNOK 217 - NOK 2,829	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Munich and Essen?

Munich

A
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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B
Munich Airport
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C
München Hauptbahnhof
Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
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D
München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany
E
München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

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 NOK 455

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Munich to Essen 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 Munich to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Munich to Essen start from NOK 217. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,196. 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 Munich to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Munich to Essen is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 305 miles (492 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Munich to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Munich to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Munich to Essen at 6:20am. And the latest train departs at 11:06pm.